Residents Can Still File As Write-in Candidates

Residents are reminded that they can still file to be write-in candidates for municipal elections in Roosevelt County.

Deadline to file as a writein candidate is Tuesday, Sept. 5.

In order to make sure votes are counted accurately, writein candidates are required to provide every possible name they are referred to when applying for candidacy. The names of write-in candidates don’t appear on the actual ballot.

Four individuals have filed for council positions in Wolf Point. The candidates are incumbents Laurie Evans in Ward 1, Craig Rodenberg in Ward 3 and Carrie Manning in Ward 4. Ken Hentges has filed for a spot in Ward 2. Current Ward 2 council members Emily Bouta and Jeff Wozniak have not filed for re-election.

Mayor Chris Dschaak said that Bouta isn’t interested in serving another term.

If no one files for Ward 2, Dschaak will appoint a replacement with the council’s approval.

Dschaak’s term doesn’t end until the end of 2025. Council members who also have terms ending in 2025 are John Plestina, Dean Mahlum and Lance FourStar.

Todd Gabriel is the only candidate who has filed for mayor in Culbertson. He is currently serving as Culbertson’s interim mayor after the departure of Larry Crowder.

Incumbent Abe Rumsey has filed for Culbertson’s council in Ward 1. No candidates have filed in Ward 2. Terms for council members Dave Solem and Mark Nelson expire at the end of 2025.

In Bainville, incumbents Carol Rasmussen and William Rathbun have filed to serve on the town council.

No one filed for positions in either Poplar or Froid.

The general election is scheduled for Nov. 7.