Ballot Measures, 2026

There are three ballot measures thCI-132 (Ballot Issue #5)at have qualified for the 2026 state-wide  Montana Ballot this election season.  We have included links to both pro and con as well has information on recommendations from both the Republican and Democrat parties.  Ballot measures are named by the groups that created them so the names of the ballot measures are a form of marketing to help sell the measure.  

Your county may have other measures on the ballot.  If you know of an omitted website, please email us. Thanks.

CI-132 (Ballot Issue #5) Subject: A constitutional initiative that amends the Montana Constitution to require that judicial elections remain nonpartisan. Submission #1: 8/15/2025 Status: Qualified for 2026 General Election ballot (8/17/2026) Submitter: Monica Paoli & Megan Simpson 

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Montana Republican Party Recommendation NO
Montana Democrat Party Recommendation YES  Blue Voter Guide

CI-133 (Ballot Issue #8) Subject: The Montana constitution reserves to the people the powers of initiative and referendum. This act amends the constitution to protect this fundamental right from unjustified interference by the government. Specifically, this act requires 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 disqualification of petitions because of minor or technical issues, and allows voters to withdraw their signatures if they so choose. Submission #1: 10/3/2025 Status: Qualified for 2026 General Election ballot (8/17/2026) Submitter: Claudia Clifford & Theresa Kendrick

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Montana Republican Party Recommendation NO  Bozeman GOP Link
Montana Democrat Party Recommendation YES  Blue Voter Guide

I-194 (Ballot Issue #10) Subject: An act, if passed, limits the powers of artificial persons to those powers necessary or convenient as provided by law. These powers must exclude contributing anything of value to candidate elections, supporting or opposing political parties, or supporting or opposing state or local ballot issues. Artificial persons include non-profits, trusts, partnerships, corporations, trade associations, or unincorporated associations and includes all such entities doing business in Montana. Any violation of this act is punished by forfeiting all privileges to do business in Montana. Those privileges may be, but are not automatically, restored upon disgorgement and certification of compliance with this act. This act does not apply to the distribution of news, commentary, or editorial content. This act also does not apply to the state of Montana, political subdivisions, individuals, political committees, or public corporations. Submission #1: 1/8/2026 Status: Qualified for 2026 General Election ballot (8/17/2026) Submitter: Jeff Mangan

For Link ----------- Against Link
Montana Republican Party Recommendation NO
Montana Democrat Party Recommendation YES   Blue Voter Guide