WASHINGTON
D.C. – The Republican
National Committee (RNC) and the Montana Republican Party (MTGOP) intervened in
a lawsuit to defend Montana’s election integrity laws.
“Voter ID and accurate voter registration are essential to secure elections,” said
Chairman Michael Whatley. “Democrat extremists are attacking Montana’s
voter ID requirements and registration safeguards. The RNC and MTGOP are
stepping in to protect the integrity of Montana’s elections and ensure only
eligible Montana voters can cast a ballot.”
Background:
- The
RNC and Montana GOP are intervening to defend two key Montana election
integrity laws against a lawsuit brought by the Montana Federation of
Public Employees.
- Earlier
this year, Montana’s legislature passed and Governor Greg Gianforte signed
two commonsense election laws – SB 490 and SB 276.
- SB
490 expanded voter registration opportunities for Montanans while giving election officials
adequate time to maintain accurate voter rolls.
- SB
276 strengthens the state's voter ID law by requiring a photo ID to cast a ballot, while making it
easier for Native Americans to vote by allowing Montana voters to use a
tribal photo ID.
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