The Morning After The Big Blue Sweep

The Blue Sweep
Diary of a Mom - November 4, 2026

Gallatin County Election Results

Competitive Races

Unofficial Results as of November 4, 2026*

District 29
Jason Gunderson(R) - 570
Scott Rosensweig(D) - 1,613

District 31
Richard Aungier(R) - 1,764
Kathleen Williams(D) - 3,871

District 32
Neal Ganser(R) - 2,839
Kelly Kortum(D) - 4,918

District 34
Carl Anderson(D) - 3,005
Caleb Hinkle(R) - 4,701

District 57
Bob Crank(R) - 558
Becky Edwards(D) - 1,618

District 59
Katie Fire Thunder(D) - 3,761
Marc Greendorfer(R) - 1,954

District 60
Alanah Griffith(D) - 2,332
Greg Leman(R) - 1,881

District 61
Eric Jacobs(R) - 227
Rio Roland(D) - 1,646

District 62
Esthjer Fishbaugh(R) - 1,492
Joshua A. Seckinger(D) - 2,153

District 63
Lawrence R. Moore(R) - 1,310
Peter Strand(D) - 2,454

District 64
Brady Bremer(D) - 2,392
Daniel Ricardo-Martinez(R) - 1,531

District 65
Brian Close(D) - 2,606
Joe Flynn(R) - 1,608

District 66
Owen Lang(R) - 2,088
Eric Matthews(D) - 3,574

District 67
Logan Henke(D) - 1,776
Jedediah Henkle(R) - 2,049

District 68
Randy Chamberlin(R) - 2,610
Jocelyn Kent(D) - 1,249

District 69
Trevor Walter(R) - 478

District 77
Jane Gillette(R) - 1,206

District 1
Zach Brown(D) - 26,321
Daniel Hill(R) - 18,613

District 3
Colter Metcalf(R) - 27,215
Ryan Finn(D write-in) - 5,050

Roger Blank(R) - 18,209
Eric Semerad(D) - 26,138

Dan Springer(R) - 29,785
J. Garrett Grimm(D write-in) - 5,171

Audrey Cromwell(D) - 25,724
Jordan Salo(R) - 19,084

Stephen Ball(D) - 24,349
Maureen Horton(R) - 19,714

Bozeman City Government Study

Amend or retain city charter
For the existing charter - 4,975
For adoption of the amended charter - 11,388

Sub-option 1
Four commissioners and mayor - 4,819
Six commissioners and mayor - 11,745

Sub-option 2
Elect commissioners by wards - 10,111
Elect commissioners at large - 6,711

Sub-option 3
Only voters residing within a ward can vote for that ward's commissioner - 8,424
All voters in the city can vote for all commissioners - 8,349

Should voting for Gallatin County officials be changed from partisan to non-partisan?

Yes - 19,583
No - 24,051

Authorization to sell $1.95M of school building bonds.

Yes - 1,082
No - 888

Affirmation or Non-Competitive Races

Retain Judge Rienne H. Mcelyea – Yes

Retain Justice Rick West – Yes

Retain Judge Bryan Adams – Yes

Superintendent of Schools
John Nielson

Auditor
Jill Therrien

*Please visit https://www.gallatinmt.gov/380/Elections for updates on final election results and additional election statistics.

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October 17, 2026

 Over 600 protesters came out for Bozeman’s last protest before the mid-term election!

Hopefully, this will be our last protest for 2026 but that depends on how the regime reacts to defeat at the polls.

Please have your voting plan prepared. If you haven’t made your voting plan, do it now!
(Click here for voting plan information.)
If you have your mail-in ballot, please drop it off today at one of the Late Registration & Absentee Service locations listed on gallatinmt.gov/380/Elections.

Defend Democracy!

VOTE!

THANK YOU BOZEMAN!

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

November 2026

06
November
Friday
Healthy Gallatin - Weekly Clinic

Healthy Gallatin - Flu and Covid 19 Vaccine Clinics

Date: November 6, 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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07
November
Saturday
Saturday Stand Up & Wave Protest

Saturday Stand Up and Wave!

Date: November 7, 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! 

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10
November
Tuesday
Rush Hour Resistance - Tuesdays - Gallatin County Courthouse

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

Date: November 10, 2026Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 amVenue: Gallatin County CourthouseLocation: 311 West Main Street, Bozeman Category: Protest

Enjoy a heartwarming morning protest every Tuesday at the Gallatin County Courthouse with the grassroots organized 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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10
November
Tuesday
Belgrade Resistance Protest - Tuesdays

Standing Up For Democracy in Belgrade!

Date: November 10, 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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14
November
Saturday
Saturday Stand Up & Wave Protest

Saturday Stand Up and Wave!

Date: November 14, 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! 

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26
November
Thursday
Huffing for Stuffing 2025

Celebrate the 20th Huffing for Stuffing

Date: November 26, 2026Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pmVenue: Museum of the RockiesLocation: 600 W. Kagy Blvd., Bozeman Organizer: HRDCCategory: Community Gathering, Fundraiser

Huffing For Stuffing combines community spirit with a lively race atmosphere to improve the lives of many of our community members. Since our inception in 2007, Huffing For Stuffing has provided over half a million dollars in funding to our local food bank! Huffing for Stuffing is held Thanksgiving morning, November 276h starting at the Museum of the Rockies, 600 W. Kagy, with the first race for kids starting at 8am. Join this uniquely Bozeman community event, get some exercise and support the G...

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26
November
Thursday
Huffing for Stuffing - 2026

Celebrate the 20th Huffing for Stuffing!

Date: November 26, 2026Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pmVenue: Museum of the RockiesLocation: 600 W. Kagy Blvd., Bozeman Organizer: HRDCCategory: Fundraiser

Huffing For Stuffing combines community spirit with a lively race atmosphere to improve the lives of many of our community members. Since our inception 20 years ago, Huffing For Stuffing has provided over half a million dollars in funding to our local food bank! Huffing for Stuffing is held Thanksgiving morning, November 26th starting at the Museum of the Rockies, 600 W. Kagy, with the first race for kids starting at 8am. Join this uniquely Bozeman community event, get some exercise and support ...

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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.