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.
