Joshua Henderson (Philipsburg Town Council At-large, Montana, candidate 2025)

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Joshua Henderson

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Philipsburg Town Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1992 - 1996

Personal

Birthplace

Yuma, AZ

Religion

Christian

Profession

Truck driver

Joshua Henderson ran for re-election to the Philipsburg Town Council At-large in Montana. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

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

Biography

Joshua Henderson provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 6, 2025:

• Birth date: January 22, 1973
• Birth place: Yuma, Arizona
• High school: Granite High.
• Military service: United States Army, 1992-1996
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Truck Driver
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes

Elections

General election

General election for Philipsburg Town Council At-large (3 seats)

Incumbent Gary Fujinami, incumbent Joshua Henderson, incumbent John Laigaie III, Charlie Fritz, and Sue Kelly ran in the general election for Philipsburg Town Council At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Gary Fujinami (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Joshua Henderson (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	John Laigaie III (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Charlie Fritz (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Sue Kelly (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am 52 years old I have been married for 28 years. I grew up here in Granite County, I graduated from Granite High. I served 4 years in the Army. My wife and I have raised 4 awesome children in Philipsburg.

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 love this town and want my friends and family to know that their interests and concerns are being understood and addressed because they are my interests and concerns as well.
• One main problem I have is the always rising cost of services. I have family that are on fixed incomes, and I am watching out for them and others here in town that can't afford more price hikes.
• I want our infrastructure brought up to date. We need clean water, safe streets and waste control.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Infrastructure, public safety, property rights.

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

Honesty, accountability, patience, dedication, determination,

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

Represent the people that you live with work with and break bread with.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want people to trust that I always did my best and I was honest.

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

I remember when Mt. Saint Helen went off I was about seven.

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

Working on my grandpa's ranch for the summer when I was a teenager.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

The Grey Man.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I did struggle with alcohol for many years. I am so much happier with out that now.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

A town council should be made up by its citizens.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

If you want to make a difference this is a good place to start.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Quitting drinking. Air Assault school. Being a family man.

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