MontanaMontana proposal would elect Supreme Court clerk without party labels
The proposal would have Montana voters elect the state Supreme Court clerk without party labels, starting with elections held after it takes effect.
What it does
Montana voters would elect the state Supreme Court clerk in a nonpartisan election. The proposal applies only to elections held after it takes effect.
Argument forA nonpartisan election could help voters focus on a candidate’s qualifications instead of party labels when choosing the clerk.
Argument againstWithout party labels, voters may have less information about candidates’ political views when choosing who should serve as clerk.
More detail
The proposal would have Montana voters elect the state Supreme Court clerk in a nonpartisan election. Voters across Montana would elect the clerk of the state Supreme Court. The proposed rule would apply to clerk elections held after the act’s effective date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 26(LC) Draft Died in ProcessDied
- Jan 24(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
- Jan 23(LC) Draft in Assembly
- Jan 22(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Jan 21(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Jan 21(LC) Draft in Edit
- Jan 20(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- 2024
- Nov 16(LC) Drafter AssignedIntroduced
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