Two District Court Judges Vie for Montana Supreme Court Seat
Two Flathead County District Court judges, Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson, are competing for a vacant seat on the Montana Supreme Court.
Billings, MT, November 3, 2026 — Two experienced jurists from Flathead County are currently vying for a significant judicial position: a vacant seat on the Montana Supreme Court. The candidates are District Court Judges Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson.
Judge Amy Eddy and Judge Dan Wilson, both serving on the Flathead County District Court, have emerged as the contenders for the statewide judicial vacancy. The competition highlights the caliber of legal expertise present within the local judiciary as they seek to advance to the state’s highest court.
Information regarding the specific timeline for the selection process, the appointment body, or the exact date the seat became vacant was not provided in the available summary. Similarly, details concerning the prior experience or specific judicial philosophies of either candidate beyond their current roles were not detailed. The summary also did not specify if this is an appointed or elected position, nor did it mention any other candidates who might be involved in the race.
The Montana Supreme Court is the state’s court of last resort, hearing appeals from lower courts and making final decisions on legal matters within Montana. Its justices play a crucial role in interpreting state law and the state constitution.
Further details about the qualifications of Judge Eddy and Judge Wilson, their respective tenures on the District Court, and the procedural steps leading to the filling of the vacancy are anticipated as the selection process unfolds. The outcome will shape the composition of the Montana Supreme Court.
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