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Montana Supreme Court strikes down GOP ballot initiative restrictions
Original: Montana Supreme Court strikes down GOP restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives
The Montana Supreme Court has struck down Republican-backed restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives in the state. The ruling restores voters' ability to place measures directly on the ballot without the added legal hurdles. Supporters of direct democracy welcomed the decision, while Republican lawmakers had argued the limits were needed to guard against fraud and out-of-state influence.
Why now: A state supreme court ruling on citizen ballot access is significant for direct democracy and will shape upcoming initiative campaigns.
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- Montana Supreme Court strikes down GOP restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives · Democracy Docket
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