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Seeley Lake Today
By the People, for the People
Some District Elections Canceled in Missoula County Due to Lack of Applicants
Seeley Lake, Greenough/Potomac, and Swan Valley fire districts see elections canceled, while Seeley Lake Sewer District election will move forward.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Several district elections in Missoula County, Montana were canceled on February 4th due to a lack of applicants, including elections for the Seeley Lake Rural Fire District, the Greenough/Potomac Rural Fire District, and the Swan Valley Fire District. However, the Seeley Lake Sewer District will still hold an election with four candidates vying for three open seats.
Why it matters
The cancellation of these district elections highlights the challenge of finding engaged community members to serve on local boards and committees, which can impact the governance and services provided in these rural areas. The Seeley Lake Sewer District election shows there is still interest in some local races.
The details
The Seeley Lake Rural Fire District, Greenough/Potomac Rural Fire District, and Swan Valley Fire District all had open board seats, but did not receive enough applicants to hold elections. In Seeley Lake, only two residents applied for the two open seats, while Potomac/Greenough received just one applicant for two open seats. The Swan Valley board had one open seat but no applicants. Across Missoula County, many other fire district and special district elections were also canceled due to lack of interest. However, the Seeley Lake Sewer District will still hold an election on May 5th with four candidates running for three open seats.
- The district elections were canceled on February 4, 2026.
- The Seeley Lake Sewer District election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The players
Missoula County Board of County Commissioners
The governing body that oversees elections and special districts in Missoula County, Montana.
Seeley Lake Rural Fire District
A rural fire district serving the Seeley Lake area of Missoula County.
Greenough/Potomac Rural Fire District
A rural fire district serving the Greenough and Potomac areas of Missoula County.
Swan Valley Fire District
A rural fire district serving the Swan Valley area of Missoula County.
Seeley Lake Sewer District
A special district responsible for the sewer system in the Seeley Lake community.
What’s next
The open seats on the Seeley Lake Rural Fire District, Greenough/Potomac Rural Fire District, and Swan Valley Fire District boards will be filled through appointment by the Missoula County Commissioners. The Seeley Lake Sewer District election will be held on May 5, 2026.
The takeaway
The lack of applicants for these local district elections highlights the challenge of finding engaged community members to serve on important boards that govern critical services and infrastructure. It underscores the need to encourage civic participation at the grassroots level in rural areas like Missoula County.
