Joe Dooling

Joe Dooling is a candidate for Public Service Commissioner District 5 Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Montana.

Candidate for Public Service Commissioner in Helena, MT

Also running: Annie Bukacek, Kevin Hamm, David Sanders.

Joe Dooling, a Republican, is running for Montana Public Service Commissioner for District 5 in the 2026 election. A graduate of Beaverhead County High School and Montana State University, Dooling's campaign centers on protecting Montana ratepayers. His key policy positions include standing up against unjustified utility rate hikes, advocating for fair, reliable, and affordable energy, and promoting fiscal responsibility without bureaucratic waste or corporate mismanagement. He aims to ensure Montana’s energy future prioritizes people over political agendas. He previously sought the same office in the 2022 Republican primary.