Montana HB751 revises judicial election laws, mandating partisan elections for Supreme Court justices and the Chief Justice, with "undisclosed".

Montana HB751 revises judicial election laws by requiring partisan nomination and election for Supreme Court justices and the Chief Justice. It mandates that candidates not affiliated with a political party must file as "undisclosed" and be limited to one such candidate advancing to the general election. The bill also allows candidates for these positions to accept endorsements from political parties. It specifies ballot formats and the appearance of candidates' names on ballots, ensuring clarity and separation between partisan and nonpartisan candidates.

Montana HB751 revises judicial election laws, mandating partisan elections for Supreme Court justices and the Chief Justice, with "undisclosed".

Montana HB751 revises judicial election laws by requiring partisan nomination and election for Supreme Court justices and the Chief Justice. It mandates that candidates not affiliated with a political party must file as "undisclosed" and be limited to one such candidate advancing to the general election. The bill also allows candidates for these positions to accept endorsements from political parties. It specifies ballot formats and the appearance of candidates' names on ballots, ensuring clarity and separation between partisan and nonpartisan candidates.