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Local election candidates introduce campaigns at NC3 meeting, urge residents to vote June 2
Summary
At the May 7 Neighborhood Council 3 meeting in Great Falls, a slate of local candidates introduced themselves and urged turnout for the June 2, 2026 election. Candidates described backgrounds and priorities for county and legislative offices.
At the Neighborhood Council 3 meeting May 7, several local candidates introduced their candidacies and urged residents to vote on June 2, 2026.
Rick Wolke identified himself as a Cascade County Commissioner and candidate, gave a brief history of his time in Great Falls and urged residents to participate in the June 2 election. Melinda "Mindy" Kahle introduced herself as a candidate for Cascade County Sheriff, summarized work at GFPD, the sheriff's office and the district attorney's office, and raised staffing shortages at the Cascade County Sheriff's Department as a concern.
Mark Winters, running in Senate District 11, described his local roots and background (CMR, Montana State University, chemical engineering) and said he plans to lobby for Montanans in Helena. Sharon Thompson and her husband Jim said they are running for precinct committee positions in Precinct 21B and expressed a desire to represent local voices. Valynda Holland, a Senate District 11 candidate studying political science and with experience in administration and medical billing, and Lynn DeRoche, running for Cascade County Clerk and Recorder with 15 years of office experience, also introduced their campaigns.
The introductions were part of the meeting's New Business segment; each candidate encouraged voter participation in the June 2 election. No formal endorsements or votes on candidates were taken by the council during the meeting.
