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Flathead County examines creating independent Elections Department

by HANNAH SHIELDS
Daily Inter Lake/Report for America | November 14, 2025 12:00 AM

Increased public scrutiny and a flurry of new laws in recent years have made running a smooth election a daunting task, says Flathead County Clerk and Recorder Debbie Pierson. 

That’s why she proposed establishing an independent Elections Department, led by an appointed and nonpartisan elections administrator, to county commissioners on Nov. 6. 

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