Official election filing begins on Jan. 14

The first day to file as a candidate in the 2010 election is Jan. 14. Filing continues through March 15.

A primary election will be held June 8 to determine candidates for the Nov. 2 general election.

In Flathead County there will be numerous county races.

Those whose terms are expiring include Sheriff Mike Meehan, County Commissioner Joe Brenneman, Clerk and Recorder Paula Robinson, County Attorney Ed Corrigan, Treasurer Adele Krantz, Superintendent of Schools Marcia Sheffels and Justices of the Peace David Ortley and Mark Sullivan.

A new position in next year’s election is Flathead County’s fourth district judge post.

Ortley, who had applied unsuccessfully for a spot on the Montana Supreme Court, said two months ago that if he’s not considered for the high-court vacancy he intends to run for the new six-year District Court position.

In state races, seats are available in all 100 Montana House districts.

In Flathead County, state Senate seats currently held by Republicans Greg Barkus in Senate District 4 and Verdell Jackson in Senate District 5 will be up for grabs.

For more election information, go to the Montana Secretary of State Web site at http://sos.mt.gov.