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Get StartedA constitutional Initiative that would amend and establish a top-four primary election system for governor, lieutenant governor, state executives, state legislators, and congressional offices
A yes vote on Constitutional Initiative CI-126 would amend the Montana Constitution and establish a top-four primary election system for governor, lieutenant governor, state executives, state legislators, and congressional offices.
A no vote on Constitutional Initiative CI-126 establish a top-four primary election system for governor, lieutenant governor, state executives, state legislators, and congressional offices.
"that de-emphasizing party affiliation in primary elections would force voters to do more research and allow candidates to "self-identify as conservatives," potentially deceiving voters." - Don "K" Kaltschmidt, Montana GOP chair, in opposition to Constitutional Initiative No. 126 (Learn more)
"I have serious concerns with the efforts funded with dark money to impose Ranked Choice Voting. It is a very deceptive practice and would undermine all of our efforts to secure our elections in Montana. It would also create serious voter confusion and frustration." Christi Jacobson, MT Secretary of State, in opposition to Constitutional Initiative No. 126 (Learn more)
"Open primaries give every Montanan, regardless of their party affiliation, the freedom to vote for the candidate they believe best represents them for each office. More choice in our elections puts the power back in the hands of Montana voters where it belongs. Extreme partisanship, attack ads, and millions spent in special interest money threaten to make Montana's elections just like every other state. Open primaries let voters choose the person, not the party, restoring Montana values and preserving what is good about Montana's elections." - Montanan's for Election Reform, in support of Constitutional Initiative No. 126 (Learn more)
"We know Montanans are fed up with divisive politics, inflammatory rhetoric and an unwillingness to work across the aisle to find solutions to the real challenges facing Montana's families. It's time for a change. Voters deserve more choice, more competition." - Frank Garner, former MT State Representative, in support of Constitutional Initiative No. 126 (Learn more)
CI-126 amends the Montana Constitution to provide a top-four primary election. All candidates, regardless of political party, appear on one ballot. The four candidates receiving the most votes advance to the general election. A candidate may list a political party preference, but a candidate isn't required to be nominated by a political party. A candidate's political party preference isn't an endorsement by the political party. The legislature may require candidates gather signatures up to five percent of the votes received by the winning candidate in the last election to appear on the ballot. All voters may vote for one candidate for each covered office. CI-126 applies to elections for governor and lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, state representative, state senator, United States representative, and United States Senator.
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