School Elections
SCHOOL ELECTIONS 2026
School Board Election Information
Nominating petitions and candidacy forms will be available on December 11, 2025, for three open seats on the Great Falls Public Schools Board of Trustees whose positions have reached the end of their term. The election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy for Trustee Candidate Form may be obtained from Luke Diekhans, Director of Business Operations, at the District Office Building 1100 4th St. South or at the Great Falls County Elections Office located at 325 2nd Ave. North # 100.
The form must be filed with the Director of Business Operations or Great Falls County Elections Office at 325 2nd Ave. North # 100, prior to 5 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026. Candidates should be registered to vote at the time the Oath is filed.
The following seats are up for election:
• Three open seats represent both the elementary and secondary districts on the board for three years, until May 2029. The positions are currently held by Trustees Bill Bronson, Kim Skornogoski, and Amie Thompson.
Anyone interested in these positions must live within the Great Falls Public School District boundary.
Great Falls Public School trustees are unpaid volunteer positions. Trustees are requested to attend an average of three to four monthly meetings that focus on curricula, policy, budget, administrative issues and other topics.
There are seven trustees on the Great Falls Public School Board. The seven seats represent both the elementary and secondary districts.
For more information, contact Director of Business Operations, Luke Diekhans, at 406-268-6050.
2026 Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy Form
Montana Commissioner of Political Practices Guidelines for School Board Candidates