By Associated Press - Thursday, January 9, 2020

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Candidate filing for the 2020 election in Montana began at 8 a.m. Thursday.

The two-month filing period continues through 5 p.m. on March 9.

Democratic Rep. Mary Ann Dunwell of Helena tweeted that she was first in line at the secretary of state’s office. Candidates can also file online.

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Candidate filing for positions such as county commissioner and justice of the peace also began Thursday at county election departments.

Montana’s primary election is June 2.

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This story has been updated to correct that the filing period lasts for two months, not one.

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