County Commissioner District 1
This seat represents District 1, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Republican · Incumbent
Rick Darlington is a Chouteau County commissioner and a lifelong cattle rancher from a Big Sandy-area family with more than 40 years in agriculture. He has focused on county roads, the budget, and restoring the authority of the commission.
Democratic
Tanya Schmockel is a Chippewa Cree Tribe member and Chouteau County resident who has pushed for fair representation of Native voters in county decisions, including a separate commission district for Rocky Boy's Reservation voters.
Source: electionresults.mt.gov