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[Opinion] AG decision could see GOP lawmakers removed from ballot

At least two lawmakers are weighing court challenges after the opinion raised questions about whether long-serving legislators can remain on the ballot.

Summary by The Billings Gazette
A legal opinion issued this week by the Montana attorney general could force several incumbent lawmakers off the general election ballot, spurring at least two legislators to begin weighing their legal options.

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Lawmakers file lawsuit against Montana AG, secretary of state to maintain ballot access

State Reps. Llew Jones and Steve Fitzpatrick argue the Senate president did not have authority to start the legal procedure that could throw them off the 2026 ballot.

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The Billings GazetteThe Billings Gazette
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AG opinion could clip lawmakers from ballot

A legal opinion issued this week by the Montana attorney general could force several incumbent lawmakers off the general election ballot, spurring at least two legislators to begin weighing their legal options.

·Billings, United States
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AG decision could see GOP lawmakers removed from ballot

A legal opinion issued this week by the Montana attorney general could force several incumbent lawmakers off the general election ballot, spurring at least two legislators to begin weighing their legal options.

·Missoula, United States
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