Montana Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

A constitutional initiative that amends the Montana Constitution to require that judicial elections remain nonpartisan.

Amends the Montana Constitution to protect the people's powers of initiative and referendum by requiring impartial, predictable, open and timely processes for ballot issues, including approving petitions and ballot statements, resolving legal challenges and verifying signatures. It requires the state to allow ample time for signature gathering, prohibits disqualifying petitions over minor or technical issues, and allows voters to withdraw their signatures.

An act that limits the powers of artificial persons (non-profits, trusts, partnerships, corporations, trade associations and unincorporated associations doing business in Montana) to those necessary or convenient as provided by law, excluding contributions of anything of value to candidate elections, support for or opposition to political parties, and support for or opposition to state or local ballot issues. A violation is punished by forfeiting privileges to do business in Montana, which may be restored on disgorgement and certification of compliance. The act does not apply to distribution of news, commentary or editorial content, or to the state, political subdivisions, individuals, political committees or public corporations.