Bidegaray Wins Seat On Montana Supreme Court

Katherine Bidegaray, Sidney, was elected to Montana's highest court on Nov. 5. She will take her oath of office on Jan. 6 once the election is certified.

With 22 years of experience as a district court judge, Bidegaray says she hopes to keep the judiciary fair and impartial and not mingle in politics because political ideology and agendas are not relevant to the issues. "The court should be making decisions based on relevant facts, applicable law and established precedent," she stated. "I am looking forward to working with all my colleagues on the Supreme Court and doing my part to restore public trust and confidence in the judiciary."

"I am humbled and honored by the trust Montanans placed in me to do an important job despite the many outright lies those opposing me included in the flyers and digital ads they disseminated but were careful never to repeat on television where they would have faced appropriate consequences under the laws for advertising," Bidegaray said.

Bidegaray has five grown children, six grandchildren and two more on the way. "They're all doing very well, I have many things to be very grateful for," she said.

Once Bidegaray takes office, the chief justice will notify the governor that there is a district judge vacancy. The governor will then start the process of filling that vacancy.