Public Service Commissioner District 1 in Statewide, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Angeline Cheek — Candidate for Public Service Commissioner in MT

  Angeline Cheek is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Montana Public Service Commission, representing District 1. She is on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026, and is running unopposed in this primary election. The general election will follow on November 3, 2026. Cheek aims to secure a seat on the commission, which currently has no Democratic incumbents. She maintains an active campaign presence on social media.

• Jeff Pattison — Candidate for Public Service Commissioner in Helena, MT

  Jeff Pattison, a Republican, is running for Montana Public Service Commission District 1 in the 2026 primary election. A former Montana State Representative for HD95 (2001, 2003), he served on the Appropriations and Corrections and Public Safety committees. Pattison's campaign centers on ensuring fair rates, equitable treatment for all customers, and enhancing grid reliability to prevent blackouts. He advocates for strengthening rural transmission lines, expanding natural gas access, and supporting a diverse energy portfolio that includes clean coal, advanced gas, hydro, renewables, and emerging technologies to ensure Montana's competitiveness and security. He is also committed to improving broadband reliability.

• Jeremy Trebas — Montana State Senator in Great Falls, MT

  Jeremy Trebas, a Republican, is a current member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 10, a position he assumed in early 2025 with his current term ending in January 2027. He is campaigning for election to the Montana Public Service Commission, District 1, in the June 2, 2026 Republican primary. In his legislative capacity, Trebas has publicly opposed data center tax breaks. His policy focus for the Public Service Commission includes ensuring mergers benefit ratepayers through due diligence and monitoring the waste hauling industry to ensure adequate service and reasonable prices. He aims to bring his legislative experience to the commission, advocating against handouts and for constituent interests.