Bill > SB184

This bill modifies Montana's election laws regarding precinct committee representatives by changing how uncontested races for male and female precinct committee representatives are handled during primary elections. Specifically, if the number of candidates for a party's male or female precinct committee representative position is less than or equal to the number of positions available, the election administrator may choose not to hold an election for that position. In such uncontested cases, the candidate who filed for the position or declared intent to be a write-in candidate would be automatically declared elected by acclamation and issued a certificate of election. The bill maintains existing requirements that precinct committee representatives must be residents and registered voters of their precinct, and in the event of a tie vote, the county central committee will determine the winner. Write-in votes can still be counted if the candidate has filed a declaration of intent by the prescribed deadline. The overall goal appears to be streamlining the election process for precinct committee representatives by eliminating the need to conduct elections when there are no competitive races.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2165