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Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: Montana campaign finance
In 2026, Colter Metcalf ran for County Commissioner in Gallatin County as a Republican candidate. This page holds the money reported for that candidacy only. Colter Metcalf's other candidacies are listed on Colter Metcalf's candidate record. Data through 2026-10-06.
This candidacy (County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026) on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/profiles/candidate/21405
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: others who ran for County Commissioner in Gallatin County in 2026, data through 2026-10-06
- Daniel Hill (Republican)
- Ryan Finn (Democratic)
- Tracie Gibbons (Democratic)
- Zach Brown (Democratic)
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: summary of money reported, data through 2026-10-06
| Figure | Amount | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions received in cash, net of refunds | $22,413.20 | 29 |
| In-kind contributions (goods and services, not cash) | $548.20 | |
| Other receipts (not contributions) | $150.00 | 2 |
| Expenditures, net of refunds received | $7,165.90 | 32 |
| Debts and loans still owed | $10,150.00 | 3 |
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: $22,413.20 in cash contributions, net of refunds, plus $548.20 given in kind; $7,165.90 spent; $10,150.00 still owed. Data through 2026-10-06.
Totals above are net of refunds, and so are the largest-contributor amounts below, with the as-filed and refunded figures shown beside any row that was refunded. The line-by-line contribution rows are as filed, before any refund.
These figures are for Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026. These figures follow the same rules as the public campaign finance site, because they come from it. Only filed reports count. Money a campaign moves between its own accounts is left out, because it is not new money. The contribution figure is cash, as on the state's Cash Summary, and goods and services given in kind are reported beside it, never inside it. Refunds paid back to contributors are subtracted. Other receipts are interest, rebates and similar receipts, not donations. A debt is money still owed, not money spent, and a loan repaid in full is not listed as owed.
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: where the money came from, data through 2026-10-06
Where the money given to Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026 came from: of $22,961.40 in contributions to Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026 (cash and goods or services given in kind, net of refunds), 43.1% came from Montana addresses as filed, at least $9,905.00 from 19 contributors, and 9.0% came from out-of-state addresses as filed, at least $2,060.00 from 7 contributors. The candidate's own money: $10,996.40 (47.9%). In short, 43.1% of the contributions to Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026 came from Montana addresses. Address as reported by the filer; not verified. The figures cover every contributor to Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026, not only those listed below.
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: contributions by where the contributor is from, rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-06
| Where from | Amount, net of refunds | Share | Contributors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: contributions by where the contributor is from, rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-06 | |||
| Montana addresses as filed | $9,905.00 | 43.1% | 19 |
| Out-of-state addresses as filed | $2,060.00 | 9.0% | 7 |
| The candidate's own money | $10,996.40 | 47.9% | 1 |
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 27, data through 2026-10-06
| Contributor | From | Given, net of refunds | Of which in-kind | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 27, data through 2026-10-06 | ||||
| Colter Metcalf (the candidate's own money) | Three Forks, MT | $10,996.40 | $498.20 | 2 |
| Gallatin County Republican Central Committee | Bozeman, MT | $4,700.00 | 2 | |
| Lisa Collins | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| David Brands | Coeur d' Alene, ID | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Kristin Hope | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Shane & Lisa Collins | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| david gee | Lithia, FL | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Rhonda Gee | Lithia, FL | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Shavon Cape | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Don Cape | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| John Milesnick | Belgrade, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Cassandra Rosa | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Grace France | Belgrade, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Michael Hope | Bozeman, MT | $420.00 | 1 | |
| Rhonda Drecksler | Miama, FL | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Alan Drecksler | Miami, FL | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Pollyana Snyder | Bozeman, MT | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Bret Snyder | Bozeman, MT | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Joyce Thompson | Belgrade, MT | $200.00 | 1 | |
| Nancy Clark | Manhattan, MT | $100.00 | 1 | |
| James & Leslie Drummond | Bozeman, MT | $100.00 | 1 | |
| Carol Gruetter | Fullerton, CA | $100.00 | 1 | |
| Gregory Leman | Gallatin Gateway, MT | $50.00 | 1 | |
| Mike Hope | Bozeman, MT | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| Michael Sheehan | Bloomington, IN | $50.00 | 1 |
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: largest contributors, rows 26 to 27 of 27, data through 2026-10-06
| Contributor | From | Given, net of refunds | Of which in-kind | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: largest contributors, rows 26 to 27 of 27, data through 2026-10-06 | ||||
| Jeff Krauss | Bozeman, MT | $40.00 | 1 | |
| Lindsay Metcalf | Three Forks, MT | $5.00 | 1 |
A candidate may put unlimited personal money into their own campaign in Montana. Self-funding is not a limit breach and is marked above only so it is not misread as an outside donation.
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: largest payments made, rows 1 to 25 of 27, data through 2026-10-06
| Paid to | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: largest payments made, rows 1 to 25 of 27, data through 2026-10-06 | ||
| RMC | $2,000.00 | 2 |
| Yard Sign Plus | $1,487.90 | 1 |
| Cowgirl Creativity | $850.00 | 1 |
| Colter Metcalf | $498.20 | 1 |
| Jacks Adamek Media | $300.00 | 1 |
| Gas station | $239.34 | 3 |
| Customlandyard.net | $136.89 | 1 |
| Blue Basket Market | $125.00 | 1 |
| Staples | $124.12 | 2 |
| CustomLanyard.net | $123.00 | 1 |
| Three Forks Motor Supply | $100.00 | 1 |
| Murdoch's | $79.08 | 1 |
| Gallatin County Republican Women | $70.00 | 1 |
| Kenyon Noble Lumber | $68.29 | 1 |
| Smith's Grocery | $53.65 | 1 |
| Michaels | $51.03 | 1 |
| Pinky's Restaurant | $50.50 | 1 |
| Main Street Office | $40.00 | 1 |
| Hobby Lobby | $38.14 | 1 |
| Ryvall | $35.00 | 1 |
| Ryvall | $35.00 | 1 |
| Ryvall | $35.00 | 1 |
| Ryvall | $35.00 | 1 |
| Ryvall | $35.00 | 1 |
| Murdoch's | $33.95 | 1 |
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: largest payments made, rows 26 to 27 of 27, data through 2026-10-06
| Paid to | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: largest payments made, rows 26 to 27 of 27, data through 2026-10-06 | ||
| Ryan's Trophies | $12.36 | 1 |
| Family Dollar | $11.25 | 1 |
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: debts and loans still owed, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-06
| Owed to | Still owed | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: debts and loans still owed, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-06 | ||
| Colter Metcalf | $10,150.00 | 3 |
Every contribution, itemized from $1 up, as filed, from filed reports. These are the gross contribution lines. A refund is a separate payment and does not appear here.
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 29, data through 2026-10-06
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 29, data through 2026-10-06 | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Colter Metcalf | Three Forks, MT | $996.40 |
| 2026-02-27 | Colter Metcalf | Three Forks, MT | $10,000.00 |
| 2026-03-03 | Lindsay Metcalf | Three Forks, MT | $5.00 |
| 2026-03-04 | David Brands | Coeur d' Alene, ID | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-29 | Kristin Hope | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-29 | Lisa Collins | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-29 | Michael Hope | Bozeman, MT | $420.00 |
| 2026-03-29 | Shane & Lisa Collins | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-04-21 | david gee | Lithia, FL | $470.00 |
| 2026-04-21 | Rhonda Gee | Lithia, FL | $470.00 |
| 2026-04-29 | Rhonda Drecksler | Miama, FL | $250.00 |
| 2026-05-01 | Mike Hope | Bozeman, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-05-06 | Joyce Thompson | Belgrade, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-05-11 | Shavon Cape | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-05-11 | Don Cape | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-05-11 | James & Leslie Drummond | Bozeman, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-05-11 | Jeff Krauss | Bozeman, MT | $40.00 |
| 2026-05-11 | Carol Gruetter | Fullerton, CA | $100.00 |
| 2026-05-14 | John Milesnick | Belgrade, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-05-19 | Nancy Clark | Manhattan, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-05-29 | Alan Drecksler | Miami, FL | $250.00 |
| 2026-06-08 | Michael Sheehan | Bloomington, IN | $50.00 |
| 2026-07-15 | Gallatin County Republican Central Committee | Bozeman, MT | $2,350.00 |
| 2026-07-15 | Gallatin County Republican Central Committee | Bozeman, MT | $2,350.00 |
| 2026-07-31 | Gregory Leman | Gallatin Gateway, MT | $50.00 |
Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 29 of 29, data through 2026-10-06
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 29 of 29, data through 2026-10-06 | |||
| 2026-09-15 | Grace France | Belgrade, MT | $450.00 |
| 2026-09-15 | Pollyana Snyder | Bozeman, MT | $250.00 |
| 2026-09-15 | Bret Snyder | Bozeman, MT | $250.00 |
| 2026-09-15 | Cassandra Rosa | Bozeman, MT | $470.00 |
What this record does not say about Colter Metcalf, County Commissioner in Gallatin County, 2026, data through 2026-10-06
It does not say whether Colter Metcalf won. CERS records candidacies and money, not results. Contribution totals are floors, not exact figures: the same real person or business can appear in the record more than once under spelling variants, and merging those into single identities is ongoing work. A total means "at least this much".