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ELECTION NEWS

Judicial Transitions

Montana Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike McGrath Retired; succeeded by Chief Justice Cory Swanson Justice Dirk M. Sandefur Retired; succeeded by Justice Katherine M. Bidegaray District Courts Judge Kurt Krueger – 2nd Judicial District Replaced by Judge Frank Joseph Judge Ray Dayton – 3rd Judicial District Replaced by Judge Jeff Dahood Judge Dusty Deschamps – 4th Judicial District Replaced by Judge Tara Elliott

Judge Bob Allison – 11th Judicial District Replaced by Judge Paul Sullivan Judge Randy Spaulding – 14th Judicial District Replaced by Judge Adam Larsen Judge David Cybulski – 15th Judicial District Replaced by Judge Benjamin Fosland Judge Nick Murnion – 16th Judicial District Replaced by Judge Rennie Wittman 20th Judicial District:

The position is currently vacant, with a successor to be an nounced. The State Bar will provide updates as the transition progresses.

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