Justice, Montana Supreme Court

Justices are chosen in statewide nonpartisan elections for eight-year terms; the chief justice is separately elected to that position; unopposed incumbents stand in retention-style yes-no votes.

Current officeholder

Jim Shea

In office since Jun 2014 · Term ends Dec 2028

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    Data as of July 18, 2026.