Opponents of the bill argued that limiting voter registration is unconstitutional. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill into law May 5. Montanans can now register to vote until 5 p.m on Saturday before Election Day, or from 8 a.m. until noon on Election Day.

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

Republicans in the Montana Legislature passed several new laws this session they say will protect election integrity. Lawsuits from a student political organization and the state’s largest public employee union argue the new laws unduly burden the right to vote.

Laws requiring voter IDs, eliminating Election Day registration and changing definitions of residency alleged unconstitutional by plaintiffs

Attorneys representing MFPE wrote that both proposals violate the state's constitution and argue they also violate a recent Montana Supreme Court ruling striking down similar bills.

School elections in western Montana are in the books. Now, some districts are trying to figure out what comes next.In Hamilton, some 61.89% of voters rejected a

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

All Montanans, regardless of party affiliation, must have confidence in the purity of our elections. That’s why I focused so much of my time on the issue. I worked across the aisle to rally support for the bill, too. Democratic Sen. Jacinda Morigeau helped make sure that the bill includes student photo IDs from tribal and large private colleges.

opponents suggested that the proposed rule is so accommodating that any foreign interest would be able to participate in Montana elections.