By Rae Grulkowski
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Most people think the most important choices on the June Primary Ballot are the big races – the ones for president, governor, or legislators. But every even-numbered year, in the Montana June Primary, the most powerful positions in local politics are the Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen.
• A Precinct Committeeman
• A Precinct Committeewoman
Yet every even-numbered year election cycle many of these positions go unnoticed on the ballot, and sometimes they go unfilled. When that happens, a small number of people end up making decisions that affect thousands.
The June 2, 2026 Primary is your chance to change that.
In Montana, each political party operates through a County Central Committee. This committee directs party activities within the county in addition to helping shape the direction of the party at the state and national level. A small appointed board helps manage the committee, and four board positions represent the county at state and national conventions where they vote on party leadership, party rules, and party platforms.
Read the complete article: The Power of County Central Committees
