Election 2019

In November, 2019, counties around Montana will have elections on local issues. The electors in Bozeman will vote on two ballot issues: the first would change certain county races to be non-partisan (where there will be no party affiliation listed on ballots), and the second would approve a bond issue to fund a new Gallatin County Law and Justice Center. In addition, electors will vote for a City Commissioner and the Mayor. KGVM will provide information about the ballot issues and candidates.

KGVM does not endorse any individual candidate or take a particular position on any ballot issue; we strive to disseminate available information to help voters make informed decisions.

Recent shows

  • 2019-10-30 Candidate Forum

    On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Bozeman for CEDAW Initiative organized a forum for the candidates for Bozeman Mayor and the open Bozeman City Commission seat. The forum was held at the Bozeman United Methodist Church, and it was supported by Bozeman Business and Professional Women, Bridgercare, Child Care Connections, Gallatin Sunrise Movement, Montana Chapter of NOW, MSU’s F-Word, MSU’s Heart Initiative, and the United Methodist Church.

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    November 1, 2019

  • 2019-10-16 Ballot Issue and Candidate Forum

    On Oct. 16, 2019, the Young Professionals Advisory Council and Forward Montana sponsored a forum covering the ballot issues and candidates appearing on the ballot in the Bozeman election. The forum was held in the City Commission Room at City Hall.

    The ballot issues are

    • Approve a bond to fund construction of a new county Law and Justice Center
    • Make elections for certain county seats non-partisan (meaning party affiliation wouldn’t be printed on ballots)

    County Commissioner Don Seifert provided information on the bond issue, and Emma Bode of Forward Montana provided information on the non-partisan election issue.

    All three candidates for the open City Commission seat were present: Michael Wallner, Zachary Krumm, and Mark Egge.

    Both candidates for Mayor were present: Brian LaMeres and Cyndy Andrus.

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    October 21, 2019

  • Non-Partisan Elections

    The Gallatin County ballot for 2019 includes a question about making County elections nonpartisan. If a majority of voters approve, there will in future be a single primary for the 10 county offices — the three county commissioners, county attorney, clerk of district court, sheriff, treasurer, auditor, superintendent of schools and clerk and recorder. In the following presentation, David Parker, Professor of Political Science at Montana State University, provides a historical perspective on non-partisan elections and the role of political parties.

    KGVM does not endorse any political candidate, ballot measure, or legislation. We welcome your feedback and alternative points of view.

    Recorded at Montana State University on September 25, 2019.

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    October 19, 2019

  • 2019-10-09 Ballot Issue and Candidate Forum

    On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, the Bozeman Business and Professional Women, Bozeman Public Library, and Bozeman area League of Women Voters sponsored a forum featuring the ballot issues and candidates for Bozeman City Commission and Mayor that will be on the November ballot in Bozeman. The forum was held at the Bozeman Public Library, with Sally Maison moderating.

    Commissioner Joe Skinner spoke as a proponent of the ballot issue to make certain county races non-partisan, and Emma Bode of Forward Montana spoke as an opponent. Commissioner Don Seifert provided information about the bond issue to fund the new Law and Justice Center, and Rep. Tom Burnett provided an opposing view.

    The candidate forum featured three candidates for the open seat on the Bozeman City Commission: Michael Wallner, Zachary Krumm, and Mark Egge. It also featured two candidates for Mayor: Cyndy Andrus and Brian LaMeres.

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    October 18, 2019