Chris Riccardo

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Chris Riccardo

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Last election

September 9, 2025

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Chris Riccardo ran for election for Mayor of Helena in Montana. Riccardo lost in the primary on September 9, 2025.

Riccardo co-founded Omerta Arts in 2023.

Biography

Riccardo co-founded Omerta Arts, a nonprofit that used art as a tool for healing and community building, in 2023. He previously served as the executive director of the Holter Museum of Art.

Elections

2025

See also: Mayoral election in Helena, Montana (2025)

General election

General election for Mayor of Helena

Emily Dean defeated Andy Shirtliff in the general election for Mayor of Helena on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Emily Dean (Nonpartisan)	51.0	5,440
		Andy Shirtliff (Nonpartisan)	49.0	5,237

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 10,677
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Helena

Andy Shirtliff and Emily Dean defeated Sonda Gaub, Chris Riccardo, and Braxton Hudson in the primary for Mayor of Helena on September 9, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Shirtliff (Nonpartisan)	48.3	5,470
✔		Emily Dean (Nonpartisan)	36.5	4,134
		Sonda Gaub (Nonpartisan)	8.6	969
		Chris Riccardo (Nonpartisan)	3.1	347
		Braxton Hudson (Nonpartisan)	2.9	328
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	68

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,316
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2025

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