by Linda McCulloch (D), former MT Secretary of State & Bob Brown (R), former MT Secretary of State
Having proudly served as former Secretaries of State in Montana, we understand how important democracy is to the people of our state. It’s not a matter of what side of the aisle you stand on – it’s a matter of what you value.
Recently our state’s Supreme Court reaffirmed that Montanans’ right to cast a ballot is not a mere privilege – it is a right guaranteed by our Constitution. A coalition of lawmakers in Congress, including Montana’s Senator Tester, are working to uphold the integrity of our democracy through the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
The reintroduction of both these important bills comes at a critical moment. These measures are designed to combat voter suppression, restrict dark money in politics, and support transparency across the board. They work to ensure that Montanans, and all Americans, can cast their ballots without interference from special interests, out-of-state influence, and endless hurdles. These bills ensure fair and honest voting practices and are something all citizens, including our Congressional delegation, can unite behind regardless of party.
By supporting the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, we can ensure that Montana continues to set an example for maintaining the integrity of our elections. We are onboard with this. It’s the Montana way.
Hsabin says
Due to the national voter rights registration act, the help America vote act in the national voter rights act, illegals are allowed to vote in our election. Don’t talk to me about election integrity. Tester wants Democrats and illegals to vote for him. He needs to be bounced out of Congress. He has been in there for 17 years. That’s about five years too long. Two terms for him is enough. And by the way, we are a republic not a democracy!
Bill Lacroix says
We’re currently a democratic republic heading toward fascism, if enough lightly-educated folks like you get away with garbled Tim McVeigh-era militia soundbites without getting called on it. Smiles.