What’s on the ballot?
The May 5, 2026 Special Purpose District Election will ask Big Sky voters to weigh in on several local governance issues — including electing members to the Big Sky Resort Area District Board and deciding whether to create a new Big Sky Hospital/Wellness District.
This is a mail-only election.
Big Sky Resort Area District Board Election
Voters will elect two members to the Big Sky Resort Area District (BSRAD) Board. Candidates include:
- Laynee Jones
- Michelle Kendziorski
- Taylor Kissell
Big Sky Hospital / Wellness District
Voters will consider the creation of a public district to support essential health services in Big Sky. Because Big Sky spans two counties, the ballot questions differ slightly.
Madison County Voters
Madison County voters will be asked whether to:
- Divide the Madison Valley Hospital District to create a Big Sky Hospital District
- If approved, existing hospital tax dollars would transition to Big Sky over eight years, as outlined in SB260.
- If the creation of the Big Sky Hospital District is approved, the candidates who filed for trustee positions unopposed would be declared as elected trustees
Gallatin County Voters
Gallatin County voters will be asked whether to:
- Create a Big Sky Hospital / Wellness District
- Elect a local board of trustees
If both districts are approved, two coordinated hospital districts — one in each county — would be formed.
Learn more: bigskywellnessdistrict.org
Big Sky Hospital/Wellness District Voter Education Events
A coalition of local health partners and community organizations will host events to share information and answer questions about the proposed Big Sky Hospital/Wellness District. Public is encouraged to attend.
March 11 – Pizza with a Purpose
Big Sky Chapel | 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
March 19 – Dirtbag Après
Talus Room, Summit Hotel | 4–5:30 p.m.
March 24 – Ballots & Brews
Waypoint | 5–6:30 p.m.
April 14 – Ballots & Breakfast
Big Sky Center for the Arts | 9–10:30 a.m.
Candidate Forum
Community members can hear from the candidates running for open seats for BSRAD, the proposed Hospital/Wellness District along with school at a Candidate Forum hosted by the Coordinating Council of Big Sky:
Tuesday, April 21
5:00 PM – Meet & Greet
5:30 PM – Forum
Warren Miller Performing Arts Center
Voting in the Election
The May 5 election is mail-only. Ballots will be mailed to active registered voters residing within district boundaries.
Visit votemt.gov to:
- Check your voter registration status
- Confirm or update your mailing address
- Register to vote
Key Dates:
- Ballots mailed: after April 15
- Recommended mail-by date: April 27
- Election Day: Tuesday, May 5
- Ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. on May 5.
Ballots can be:
- Mailed (recommended by April 27), or
- Dropped off at your County Elections Office
- Gallatin County ballots may also be dropped off at BASE Community Center.
**NOTE: Madison County Voters: You will receive two ballots:
- One from Gallatin County for the BSRAD Board election
- One from Madison County for the Hospital District questions
Be sure to complete and return both ballots.
Additional Election Information
The Big Sky Water & Sewer District and Big Sky Fire District elections will not appear on the ballot because the number of candidates filed matched the number of available seats.
School Districts will also hold their elections in May.