Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy defeated her District Court colleague Dan Wilson to win an eight-year term on the Montana Supreme Court, extending a run of victories by women candidates in contested court elections since 2016. The race drew millions in television advertising and highlighted a debate about the role of partisan politics in Montanaās judicial elections.
Author Archives: Jacob Olness
Jacob Olness joined Montana Free Press as a data reporter and digital product producer in 2024. Among other topics, his reporting covers trends in industry, politics, transportation and health issues. His past experience ranges from work as an ASE-certified master mechanic to a software engineering role at a financial services company. He was born and raised in Billings, where he lives with his wife and two sons. You can reach Jacob at [email protected].
