Who Are the Candidates?

The following individuals have submitted their Notice of Intent to run for Elected Office in Clearwater County.

NameCandidate for WardNotice of Intent FiledNomination Papers Filed
Gennifer Mehlhaff
1
February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025
Hazen Letwin
2
February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025
Cammie Laird
2
March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
Leona Bertagnolli
3
May 8, 2025
May 8, 2028
Deborah Skeels4May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Tim Hoven
6February 21, 2025
Not yet submitted
Bryan Cermak
6March 12, 2025
April 22, 2025
Lorne Humphrey
7February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025

This list will be updated as candidates submit their nomination forms. 

Nomination period ends at noon on September 22, 2025

Per section of the Local Authorities Election Act, candidates must submit their notice of intent with the Returning Officer prior to accepting campaign contributions or incurring campaign expenses. 

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The following individuals have submitted their Notice of Intent to run for Ward 1 Councillor:

NameNotice of Intent FiledNomination Papers Filed
February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

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The following individuals have submitted their Notice of Intent to run for Ward 2 Councillor:

NameNotice of Intent FiledNomination Papers Filed
Hazen LetwinFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025
Cammie LairdMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

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The following individuals have submitted their Notice of Intent to run for Ward 3 Councillor:

NameNotice of Intent FiledNomination Papers Filed
Leona BertagnolliMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

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The following individuals have submitted their Notice of Intent to run for Ward 4 Councillor:

Name
Notice of Intent Filed
Nomination Papers Filed
Deborah SkeelsMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

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The following individuals have submitted their Notice of Intent to run for Ward 5 Councillor:

Name
Notice of Intent Filed
Nomination Papers Filed
No Notice of Intent has been received at this time.

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The following individuals have submitted their Notice of Intent to run for Ward 6 Councillor:

Name
Notice of Intent Filed
Nomination Papers Filed
Tim Hoven
February 21, 2025
Not yet submitted
March 12, 2025

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The following individuals have submitted their Notice of Intent to run for Ward 7 Councillor:

Name
Notice of Intent Filed
Nomination Papers Filed
Lorne Humphrey
February 11, 2025

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