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STATEMENT ON MY

DISQUALIFICATION FROM

THE BALLOT

Updated: April 29, 2026

Hello Friends,

I want to share something important that affects not just me, but how elections work here in Gallatin County.

After filing to run for County Superintendent of Schools, I was removed from the ballot over a question about my teaching license—even though my Class 2 license was reinstated by the state well before the filing date.


Because of that, this now has to be resolved in court.


I’m not asking you to agree with me politically. This is about something more basic: whether voters get to make the final decision, or whether that decision can be taken out of their hands by a misinterpretation of the rules.


I’ve set up a legal defense fund to cover attorney fees and court costs. These funds are used strictly for legal expenses, not for campaigning.

If you believe voters should decide elections, I would appreciate your support—or simply your attention to the issue.


I have set up a separate Legal Fund to wage this battle. The fund is separate from the campaign fund and does not have the same donation limits that the campaign fund has. The legal costs could range from $5000 to $15000. Any money left over from the fund will be refunded to donors on a prorated basis.


Let the voters decide.

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I am writing to clarify recent reporting regarding my disqualification from the ballot for Gallatin County Superintendent of Schools. This is not a question of whether I am qualified —it is a question of interpretation.


  • In every meaningful sense, I meet the qualifications required under Montana law.
  • The current dispute is not about whether I am qualified—it is about how the timing of documentation is being interpreted.
  • I have formally requested reconsideration of the decision and am prepared to pursue further review to ensure that the law is applied fairly and consistently.


This is not just about my candidacy. It is about whether qualified candidates are allowed to appear on the ballot and whether voters are given the opportunity to make their own decisions.


I remain committed to serving Gallatin County with transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.

— Deanna Campbell

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