Libertarians lined up with Democrats on Friday against a proposal that would effectively block third party candidates from next year’s Montana U.S. Senate election, as Republicans try to consolidate opposition to incumbent Jon Tester.
after GOP candidates dominated recent elections in Montana. Tester is the only Democrat now holding statewide political office.
Emails included in the legislative file for the bill show that longtime Republican lobbyist Chuck Denowh helped shape the measure. However, lawmakers are now considering an amendment to the bill that would make it apply to future Senate races. Primary races for other seats would be unchanged in 2024, with voters in each qualifying political party continuing to select their own candidates for the general election.The Montana House State Administration Committee planned to vote on the measure, and the amendment, on Monday.
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