You Have Your Ballot

Now What?

Be a Well-Informed Voter

Double-check your homework (or get started on your research) about the candidates and ballot measures. Please don’t base your vote on what friends have said or the junk that comes in the mail. Critically check the candidate and ballot measure websites.

For candidates, does their platform align with your core values? Does the candidate provide detailed policies on the issues that are important to you? Don’t accept platitudes for real plans. Consider what’s missing in addition to what is said. If the candidate isn’t addressing an issue that’s important to you, why not? Please take your time and do the homework.

Regarding ballot measures, please consider the real objectives for the parties arguing for and against an issue. Keep in mind that the Montana Chamber of Commerce supports a regressive sales tax and is influenced by big-money, out-of-state members such as Microsoft, Charter Communications and Verizon.

Our democracy depends on well-informed voters. Please be that voter!

City of Bozeman - Amended City Charter

The City of Bozeman Study Commission has worked diligently for the past two years to learn how our city government works and develop a plan to make it work better. The culmination of the project is a 37-page report and the proposal for an Amended City Charter plus sub-options.

To get the full story, it’s best to start with the Study Commission’s home page. For a time efficient overview of the Study Commission’s work and review of the changes proposed in the Amended City Charter, please watch the Pecha Kucha presentation on YouTube.

U.S. Senate

Website - almeforsenate.com

Platform, Positions & Plans- no webpage available

Facebook - facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584161184583

Instagram - instagram.com/almeforsenate/

YouTube - youtube.com/@almeforsenate

TikTok - N/A

Website - kyleaustinmt.com

Platform, Positions & Plans- no webpage available

Facebook - facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556644971084

Instagram - instagram.com/austin4senatemt

YouTube - youtube.com/@kyleaustinsenate

TikTok - tiktok.com/@austin4senatemt

Website - N/A

Platform, Positions & Plans - N/A

Facebook - facebook.com/jami.woodman.1/

Instagram - instagram.com/woodmanjami

YouTube - N/A

Tiktok - tiktok.com/@jamiwoodman

Debates

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Montana House District 1

Debate

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HD01 Debate - Montana Television Network

Montana Supreme Court

Judge Amy Eddy
Judge Amy Eddy
Website: amyeddyforjustice.com
Judge Dan Wilson

Judge Dan Wilson
Website: wilsonforjustice.com

Gallatin County Commissioner District 1

Zach Brown - County Commissioner

Zach Brown (D) (I)
Website: brownformontana.com

Dan Hill - County Commissioner

Dan Hill (R)
Website: hill4mt.com

Gallatin County Attorney

Audrey Cromwell - County Attorney

Audry Cromwell (D) (I)
Website: audreycromwell.com

Jordan Salo - County Attorney

Jordan Salo (R)
Website: saloformontana.com

Gallatin County Sheriff

J. Garrett Grimm - Gallatin County Sheriff

J. Garrett Grimm (D) (write-in candidate)
Website: garrettgrimm.com

Dan Springer - Gallatin County Sheriff

Dan Springer (R) (I)
No campaign website

Important Voter Information

Indivisible Bozeman

🚨Election Protection starts NOW

We believe that our democracy is worth protecting, and for it to survive, our elections must be free, fair, and secure. Montana elections live up to all of these standards, no matter what MAGA propaganda says.

Our team wrote an op-ed that was published in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle today titled “Gallatin Elections Are Free and Fair, so Long as Feds Don’t Interfere.” Please take a look and share it with your community (pdf).

We’re inviting you to join us in keeping Gallatin County elections free, fair, and secure. Here’s how you can:

1.

Sign up for our Election Protection Watch emails so you get local election news, calls to action, and opportunities to volunteer.

2.

Sign up to be a County Election Judge or temporary administrative clerk for elections – they need the help!

3.

Volunteer for 1) Poll Observing on Election Day (4 hr. shifts); 2) Line Support on Election Day (4 hr. shifts); Voter Protection Hotline the week prior and on Election Day (3 hr. shifts). Please use this form to sign up. Please indicate that you were referred by Indivisible Bozeman.

4.

Tell your friends and everyone in your network to do the same.

We’ll be working together to make sure that every eligible voter can cast a ballot without intimidation, elections are administered securely and according to the law, and the results are accepted and trusted. We hope you join us.

In solidarity,

Indivisible Bozeman Steering Committee & Election Protection Committee

When you complete Election Protection forms on IndivisibileBozeman.org, please check your Spam and Promotions folders for confirmation emails. 

WARNING

Exercise caution with VoteSafe. org, as it is not an official voting platform. The site is connected to Elon Musk’s America PAC and gathers extensive personal details from users. Before sharing your name, address, phone number, email, or voter information, consider who might receive it. The website’s privacy policy permits sharing or selling some personal data to business partners.

Also be aware of “Ready to Register.” Another Musk/America PAC-linked voter-registration effort, this private initiative has faced warnings from election officials because mailings in other states contained outdated forms, wrong info, and incorrect addresses. Some mailings were sent to already registered or deceased individuals. Ready to Register collects personal info through its website, and reports link it to America PAC.

Good rule of thumb: For matters related to your voter registration or ballot, begin with your state or county election office. If you get voter-registration mail, text, email, or QR code from another group, don’t assume it’s fake—verify the sender before sharing personal info or following instructions. Other voter tools can help; just know who you’re sharing your info with.

Indivisible Bozeman - No Kings
Healthcare Reimagined Graphic

Healthcare Reimagined

Exploring a Healthier Future

Stand Up & Wave!

July 4, 2026

 We had an terrific turnout and community response for donations for families that have been
impacted by the brutal ICE raids in our community!

With very little lead time, we had over 300 protesters join the Stand Up & Wave team
PLUS a massive amount of food donations.
(What you see in the photos doesn’t come close to representing the volume of food donated.)

But hey, our country’s 250 birthday is a GREAT DAY TO PROTEST!

THANK YOU BOZEMAN!

“Remember kids, the most patriotic thing you can do is speak out against your government!”
Bryan Andrews – Independence Day
(check it out!)

Not See

Show Your Support For Our Constitution and Democracy!

Print out your favorite poster (formatted for 8.5″x11″ paper) and display it in your workplace window, on your lunchroom bulletin board or anywhere you feel it belongs. Bozeman Rising is offering these posters to Bozeman downtown businesses. We can make a strong, visible display of support for our Constitution, our Democracy and our community across Gallatin County!
 
Click the icon of the poster(s) you like best to download the PDF.
Support Our Constitution
Democracy is for All!
Stronger Together!
United We Stand

Let’s share our message of solidarity and stand together in support of government
of the people, by the people, and for the people!

Calendar

October 2026

16
October
Friday
Healthy Gallatin - Weekly Clinic

Healthy Gallatin - Flu and Covid 19 Vaccine Clinics

Date: October 16, 2026Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pmVenue: Healthy GallatinLocation: 400 E. Babcock Street, Bozeman Organizer: Healthy GallatinCategory: Community Clinic - Vaccines

Flu season is HERE! And Covid probably won't be far behind. Get your vaccines now! It takes 2 weeks for the vaccines to be fully effective. Health Gallatin is offering vaccine clinics at 400 E. Babcock on October 16, October 23, November 6 and November 13 from 2-6pm. Please click "More Info" for the link to register.

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17
October
Saturday
Door Knocking for Sam Forstag - October

Sam Forstag - Door Knocking - October

Date: October 17, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pmVenue: Sam Forstag – Bozeman HQLocation: 67-A West Kagy, Bozeman Category: Canvassing Volunteers

We're in the home stretch! Join Sam's team for some serious October Door Knocking! We'll give you the tools to effectively talk with voters about why Sam has the better plan for fixing our affordability and corruption problems. Click the "More Info" button for additional details and the link to sign up for a Door Knocking shift!

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17
October
Saturday
IMPEACH! CONVICT! REMOVE! Protest October 17th

IMPEACH! CONVICT! REMOVE! - PROTEST!

Date: October 17, 2026Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmVenue: Gallatin County CourthouseLocation: 311 West Main Street, Bozeman Organizer: Carol’s Little Resistance CellCategory: Protest

Join us for the LAST BIG PROTEST BEFORE THE ELECTION! Our theme is IMPEACH! CONVICT! REMOVE! We will be lining up on Main Street with our signs, our costumes, our positivity from 12-1pm on Saturday, October 17th. Please click "More Info" for more info!

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17
October
Saturday
Saturday Stand Up & Wave Protest

Saturday Stand Up and Wave!

Date: October 17, 2026Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmVenue: Gallatin County CourthouseLocation: 311 West Main Street, Bozeman Category: Protest

Need a protest pick-me-up? Want some supportive community time with pro-democracy peeps? Join us on Saturdays at the Gallatin County Courthouse from 12-1p! Bring your favorite sign, an American flag or just your anti-authoritarian energy and get out of the house! 

More Info

18
October
Sunday
Meet & Greet J. Garrett Grimm

J. Garrett Grimm - Meet & Greet

Date: October 18, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 amVenue: Mukai CoffehouseLocation: 2051 W. Oak Street, Suite 5, Bozeman Category: Meet the Candidate(s)

J. Garrett Grimm is running for Gallatin County Sheriff as a write-in candidate. You can learn more about Garrett's priorities and his vision for the Sheriff's office on Sunday, October 18th from 9-10a at Mukai Coffeehouse Conference Room, 2051 W. Oak Street, Suite 5. Stop in, have a cup and share your law enforcement concerns with Garrett.

More Info

20
October
Tuesday
Rush Hour Resistance - Tuesdays - Gallatin County Courthouse

Rush Hour Resistance - Every Tuesday - Gallatin County Courthouse 8-9am

Date: October 20, 2026Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 amVenue: Gallatin County CourthouseLocation: 311 West Main Street, Bozeman Organizer: Bozeman Grassroots!Category: Protest

Enjoy a heartwarming morning protest every Tuesday at the Gallatin County Courthouse with Rush Hour Resistance! Meet from 8-9am with your favorite protest sign, a flag or just come wave at the passing commuters!

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20
October
Tuesday
Grimm for Gallatin County Sheriff

J. Garrett Grimm - Community Conversation

Date: October 20, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 amVenue: Steep Mountain TeahouseLocation: 402 E. Main Street, Bozeman Category: Meet the Candidate(s)

J. Garrett Grimm is running for Gallatin County Sheriff as a write-in candidate. You can learn more about Garrett's priorities and his vision for the Sheriff's office on Tuesday, October 20th from 9-10a at Steep Mountain Teahouse, 402 E. Main Street. Stop in, have a cup and share your law enforcement concerns with Garrett.

More Info

20
October
Tuesday
Belgrade Resistance Protest - Tuesdays

Standing Up For Democracy in Belgrade!

Date: October 20, 2026Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmVenue: Lewis & Clark Park – BelgradeLocation: Lewis & Clark Park, Belgrade Category: Protest

Join the Belgrade Resistance protest at Lewis & Clark Park on East Main Street every Tuesday from 12-1p. Bring your signs and meet your "No Kings" neighbors for a positive community experience.

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22
October
Thursday
Rush Hour Resistance - Thursdays - Gallatin County Courthouse

Rush Hour Resistance - Thursday Protest - Gallatin County Courthouse - 8-9am

Date: October 22, 2026Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 amVenue: Gallatin County CourthouseLocation: 311 West Main Street, Bozeman Category: Protest

Because we're building on a movement, not just a moment, we've added the Thursday Rush Hour Resistance Protest at the Gallatin County Courthouse. Put a positive spin on your day with cheerful protesting, honking cars, and healthy connections.

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22
October
Thursday
Health Gallatin Vaccine Clinic - Gallatin County Fairgrounds

Healthy Gallatin – Flu and Covid 19 Vaccine Clinic - Gallatin County Fairgrounds

Date: October 22, 2026Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pmVenue: Gallatin County FairgroundsLocation: 901 N. Black Avenue, Bozeman Organizer: Healthy GallatinCategory: Community Clinic - Vaccines

Flu season is HERE! And Covid probably won't be far behind. Get your vaccines now! It takes 2 weeks for the vaccines to be fully effective. Health Gallatin is offering a vaccine clinic at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N. Black Avenue, Exhibit Hall #1 on Thursday, October 22 from 2-6pm. Please click "More Info" for the link to register.

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22
October
Thursday
Gallatin County Democrats

Gallatin County Dems - Monthly Meeting - Presentation on the Amended City Charter

Date: October 22, 2026Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmVenue: Pilgrim Congregational ChurchLocation: 2118 South Third Avenue, Bozeman Organizer: Gallatin DemocratsCategory: Anti-Authoritarian Political Meeting

The Gallatin County Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 22nd from 6-7:30p at Pilgrim Congregational UCC, 2188 S. 3rd Avenue. This month's agenda includes a presentation about the proposed Amended City Charter.

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24
October
Saturday
Saturday Stand Up & Wave Protest

Saturday Stand Up and Wave!

Date: October 24, 2026Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmVenue: Gallatin County CourthouseLocation: 311 West Main Street, Bozeman Category: Protest

Need a protest pick-me-up? Want some supportive community time with pro-democracy peeps? Join us on Saturdays at the Gallatin County Courthouse from 12-1p! Bring your favorite sign, an American flag or just your anti-authoritarian energy and get out of the house! 

More Info

November 2026

01
November
Sunday
Sam Forstag - Door Knocking - November

Sam Forstag - Door Knocking - Election Run-Up!

Date: November 1, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pmVenue: Sam Forstag – Bozeman HQLocation: 67-A West Kagy, Bozeman Category: Canvassing Volunteers

Election Day is breathing down our necks! These last days are critical! Sign up to support Sam across the finish line! Sam has the better plan for fixing our affordability and corruption problems. Help Sam's team get that message out to Bozeman voters! Click the "More Info" button for additional details and the link to sign up for a Door Knocking shift!

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Recommended Protest Kit & Apparel – Comfortable clothes & shoes, phone with camera, water, snack, whistle, mask, hat, bandaids, notebook, pencil, ear plugs, hand sanitizer, handkerchief, whatever additional clothing is needed (or not) based on the weather forecast.