Holly Hovland (Mayor of Sunburst, Montana, candidate 2025)

Holly Hovland

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Mayor of Sunburst

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

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Birthplace

Shelby, Mont.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Insurance

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Holly Hovland is running for election to the Mayor of Sunburst in Montana. She is a write-in candidate in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Hovland completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Holly Hovland provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 2, 2025:

• Birth date: January 2, 1985
• Birth place: Shelby, Montana
• High school: Shelby High School
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Catholic
• Profession: Insurance
• Prior offices held:
  • Mayor (2019-Prsnt)
  • Town Council (2015-2019)
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes

Elections

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Mayor of Sunburst

Holly Hovland and Stephen O. Sirois are running in the general election for Mayor of Sunburst on November 4, 2025.

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Holly Hovland completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hovland's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am passionate about community involvement and keeping small towns alive and keeping Sunburst self sufficient.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am committed to strengthening and modernizing our town's infrastructure - water, sewer, and essential services - so that our community remains reliable, resilient and ready for the future.
• I will continue working to ensure the financial and environmental sustainability of our town, making smart decisions today that secure a stronger tomorrow for our families and businesses.
• I believe in creating a safe and healthy community where families can thrive, and businesses can grow. Together, we can foster the right environment for opportunity and prosperity.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Enforcement of our ordnances for the health and safety of our community.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to leaders who put faith, family, and community at the center of their lives. I admire people who serve with integrity, humility, and a strong commitment to doing what’s right, even when it’s not easy. Their example reminds me that leadership is not about seeking recognition, but about serving others, protecting our values, and leaving our community better for the next generation. That is the example I strive to follow as a mayor, a parent, and a neighbor.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and integrity

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be fiscally responsible to the tax payors in all decisions.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want my legacy to be that I left our town stronger, safer, and more united than when I first took office. I hope people will remember me as a mayor who listened, who cared deeply about families, and who made decisions that protected our values while preparing for the future. My goal is to create a community where our children and grandchildren can thrive — with opportunities to grow, a safe place to call home, and a foundation that will serve generations to come.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Gulf war took place when I was between 5-6 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I had a weekly paper route with the Shelby Promoter. I delivered 92 papers on foot, every Wednesday - from age 9 to 14.

A mayor is a leader in his or her city. What does that mean to you?

To me, being Mayor means being a servant leader—someone who listens to the needs of the people, brings people together, and makes decisions with the best interests of the entire community in mind. It’s about guiding our town toward growth while protecting the values and traditions that make it special. Leadership means rolling up your sleeves to address challenges, being accountable for results, and ensuring our city is safe, sustainable, and welcoming for everyone

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the mayor's office and law enforcement?

I believe the ideal relationship between the mayor’s office and law enforcement should be built on mutual respect, accountability, and collaboration. The mayor has a responsibility to support law enforcement with the resources and leadership they need to keep our community safe, while also ensuring transparency and responsiveness to the public. Together, we can foster trust, protect individual rights, and create a safe and welcoming environment for all residents.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

The Sunburst Community Center, being a part of making this wonderful place for the community to gather. All of the volunteers and donors - I can't help but smile every time I think about how much our town values it.

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