Candidates File For Roosevelt County Offices

Gordon Oelkers has filed to seek his third term as Roosevelt County commissioner representing District I. He has served in that position for 10 years and says he is committed to serving the east side of the county.

“During my time as commissioner, I have gained valuable experience in budgeting, maintaining a responsible county budget and improving services,” Oelkers said.

His current goals include acquiring the Army National Guard facility in Culbertson to be used by the Culbertson Fire Department and as an event center.

Highlights of Oelkers’ second term in office have included being elected president of the Montana Association of Counties. “That experience has provided insight and relationships that benefit Roosevelt County,” he said.

Thomas Bleicher filed for re-election to the position of county attorney. Bleicher won election to his first term with 1,884 votes while former county attorney Ralph “Jim” Patch received 1,647 votes.

Prior to being voted as county attorney, Bleicher served as deputy attorney. He came to Montana after graduating from the University of Wyoming’s law school in May 2022. His experience includes attending the Marine Corps Officer Candidates School.

Jason Baker filed for the county sheriff’s race. Current Jason Frederick has announced that he will not seek re-election.

Baker has served as a deputy for the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office for the past 13 years.

Wes Headdress filed for the sheriff’s position officially on Thursday, Feb. 19.

On social media, Headdress wrote that he wants to make Roosevelt County the safest place it can be by working harder than any sheriff in the state.

Other incumbents filing included Betty Romo as treasurer/assessor and Tracy Miranda as clerk and recorder.

Marvin Youpee filed for Justice of the Peace for Post #1.

Filing deadline is March 4.