This story has been updated with the latest results as of 11:15 p.m.
The polls closed at 8:00 p.m. for the Helena Municipal Primary Election and the School Bond Election. Below are the unofficial results as reported by the Lewis and Clark County Elections Office. The Helena mayoral race and city commission race are nonpartisan.
HELENA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 BOND
- YES — 10,747 votes (50.64%)
- NO — 10,476 votes (49.36%)
HELENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 BOND
- YES — 10,273 votes (50.63%)
- NO — 10,019 votes (49.37%)
HELENA MAYOR PRIMARY (TWO CANDIDATES MOVE ON)
- EMILY K. DEAN — 3,964 votes (36.71%)
- SONDA GAUB — 915 votes (8.47%)
- BRAXTON HUDSON — 313 votes (2.9%)
- CHRIS RICCARDO — 327 votes (3.03%)
- ANDY SHIRTLIFF — 5,212 votes (48.27%)
HELENA COMMISSION PRIMARY (FOUR CANDIDATES MOVE ON)
- BRENTON CRAGGS — 1,116 votes (7.0%)
- HALEY MCKNIGHT — 3,529 votes (22.13%)
- MELINDA REED (I) — 5,707 votes (35.78%)
- BEN RIGBY — 3,716 votes (23.30%)
- SHAWN WHITE WOLF — 1,747 votes (10.95%)
All election results are unofficial until certified by election officials. An (I) by a candidate's name indicates they are an incumbent in the race.
