New Statement From Montana GOP About CI‑132

What is CI‑132?

This November, Montanans aren’t just voting for our next representatives and senators. We’ll also get a say in how our courts operate.

Unsurprisingly, both sides have strong opinions, and the Montana Republican Party recently shared their stance on Constitutional Initiative 132, or CI‑132, on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Montana GOP Shares Their Position on CI‑132

If you’re not familiar, CI‑132 is about changing how Montana handles judicial elections. Up until now, judges ran without party affiliation. CI‑132 would keep it that way by not allowing judges to claim or run under a Republican or Democratic label.

Supporters say it’s meant to keep the elections non-partisan.

The Montana GOP’s Argument

On their website, they link to bills passed in Helena that the Montana Supreme Court has overturned or blocked, making their case that judges are already acting politically. They say allowing judges to run under a party could address this.

At the end of the day, it will be Montana voters who decide this November.

CI‑132 is just one of several issues on the ballot, and it’s one you’ll be hearing about more as election day gets closer.