Montanans believe in voting for the person, not the party. 

Judges should be elected based on their record and qualifications, not their political party. Montanans have been electing judges in non-partisan elections since 1935.

Politicians in Helena are actively trying to take control of Montana’s court system by passing laws that inject party politics into our judicial system. We need to protect our courts from the threat of political control and ensure that judges remain nonpartisan. This ballot measure protects our long-standing tradition of selecting judges based on the person, not the party.

What does this initiative Do?

This initiative defends Montana’s long tradition of nonpartisan courts. Montana has been electing judges via nonpartisan elections since 1935. This measure protects our long-standing tradition of selecting judges based on the person, not the political party.

WHy Now?

Politicians in Helena are attempting to make judicial elections partisan. It’s time to secure our courts from the threat of political control. This measure helps ensure that judges are accountable to the citizens of Montana, not politicians, party bosses, or political donors.

“Our judges should be elected by Montanans, not hand picked by politicians or political parties. These measures ensure Montana voters have the final say in who serves on our courts.”

- Bruce Tutvedt, former State Senator, Kalispell