Flathead County Attorney Likely to Become District Court Judge

Flathead County Attorney Travis Ahner is likely to become the next Flathead County District Court judge. Ahner was the only candidate who submitted an application for the soon-to-be-vacant seat. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced the call for applications at the start of September. The vacancy will occur following November’s election, when current district court judges – Judge Amy Eddy and Judge Dan Wilson – are competing for an open Montana Supreme Court seat to replace retiring Justice Beth Baker.

Ahner is a Republican and has twice been elected as the top prosecutor in Flathead County. He is running for re-election again on the November ballot, unopposed. If Gianforte appoints Ahner to the judgeship, the Flathead County Commissioners will be tasked with appointing a replacement for the county attorney position.