Montanans for Election Reform's constitutional initiatives will be …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Montanans for Election Reform announced its efforts to create an “open primary” and provide for “majority vote” outcomes in certain races both will be on the November ballot. This week, Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen certified Constitutional Initiatives 126 and 127.
Proposed ballot initiatives would mean big changes for Montana elections
WEBAug 22, 2023 · A coalition of former Republican officials and a longtime third-party candidate are pushing a pair of constitutional amendment ballot initiatives for the 2024 cycle that would fundamentally alter Montana’s elections in what they describe as an effort to “reform our broken political system.”
How Montana’s constitutional initiatives got on the ballot
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Montanans for Election Reform files a proposal with Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen for a constitutional initiative that would require political candidates to secure a majority vote, or more than 50%, to win an election. This step marks the start of CI-127's path to the November 2024 ballot.
WEBWhat are C-126 and C-127? How do they change how Montanans vote? CI-126 and CI-127 are two election reform initiatives that voters will have a chance to support in the November 2024 election. The first, CI-126, opens Montana’s primary election to allow voters to choose from all qualified candidates in the primary, regardless of party affiliation.
Two Montana ballot initiative groups say they've met signature ...
WEBJul 24, 2024 · Montanans for Election Reform, the group behind Constitutional Initiatives 126 and 127, said 70,956 signatures had been verified for CI-126 and 69,172 were verified for CI-127. CI-126 gathered at least 604 signatures in 54 House districts, while CI-127 did so in 52 districts.
Montana CI-127, Majority Vote Required to Win Elections …
WEBMontanans for Election Reform is the ballot measure committee leading the campaign in support of the top-four primary initiative and the majority vote requirement to win elections initiative. The committee reported $4.93 million in contributions and $4.34 million in …
Montana election reform proposals qualify for November ballot
WEBAug 22, 2024 · HELENA — A pair of ballot measures that aim to reshape the state’s election system will go before voters this November, according to the Montana Secretary of State’s Office.
CI-126 and CI-127 backers say they have signatures to qualify ...
WEBJun 12, 2024 · Backers say they have signatures to qualify nonpartisan primary and majority vote initiatives for fall ballot. Supporters say CI-126 and CI-127 would rework Montana’s elections to discourage partisan extremism and encourage compromise. Not everyone is persuaded. by Eric Dietrich 06.12.2024.
YES on CI-126
WEBIt’s time to put Montana’s elections back into the hands of Montana voters. Big-money special interests have too much power in Montana’s elections. Open primaries put voters first, giving Montana voters better choices, more …
Proposed ballot measures would overhaul Montana election …
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Montanans for Election Reform challenged the attorney general’s decision to the Montana Supreme Court, saying all the provisions were integral parts of the new primary system. In a...