HB207

Revise candidate filing and write-in candidate laws

Complete·5/12/25

Montana HB207 revises candidate filing laws, adjusting deadlines and requirements for primary and general elections.

Montana HB207 amends candidate filing laws to require candidates to file for office prior to the primary election. It prohibits unsuccessful primary candidates from seeking nomination in the general election. The bill increases the signature percentage required for a third-party or independent candidate petition. It also mandates that a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate must be filed by the 90th day before the election. The bill is effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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36 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Jan 21, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

May 16, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 12, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor