Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, introduced Senate Bill 200 to allow the option of allowing candidates in races for nonpartisan offices to declare a political affiliation.
Montana Republicans are considering allowing candidates in nonpartisan races to appear on the ballot with their political party affiliation as part of Senate Bill 200.
Lewis and Clark County saw five contested races on Tuesday for county positions, including sheriff, county commission, county attorney and clerk and recorder.
Candace Payne won over Curt Dallas in the Lewis and Clark County Commission race, and County Attorney candidate Kevin Downs defeated opponent Dan Guzynski, according to unofficial results released Wednesday.
Candidates for county offices and PSC gave members of a grassroots Helena group a little insight into their backgrounds and plans for what they will do if elected in November.