Mayor Paul TenHaken, for example, was elected in a 2018 election that saw 30.50% voter turnout. But last April, with four city council seats on the ballot, the city saw a record low 7.70% turnout, which TenHaken has at times called "abysmal" and "embarrassing."

A new committee wants to ask Montana voters if they want to keep the elections nonpartisan by amending the state constitution.

The ballot measure will be driven by the same political team that successfully passed Montana's marijuana legalization effort in 2020.

U.S. citizens, foreign governments, foreign political parties and foreign-owned entities from contributing to campaigns surrounding ballot measures.

Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 207, which revised laws regarding candidates filing to run in primary elections.

MONTANA - A new legislative act in Montana has revised the filing laws for candidates seeking local and state office. According to the official document, candidates must now file for