Billboards, ballyhoo and our own Montana Secretary of State

By: John Moore

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 758

Last Updated: 4 months ago


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Christi Jacobsen, the Republican Secretary of State in Montana, possesses a unique talent for stirring up public controversy. In addition, she and her staff have a propensity for sustaining it beyond the normal shelf life of such brouhahas.

Even as the postcard funded by federal dollars (Help America Vote Act) continues to stew, the SOS has lit another fire by erecting “vote ready” billboards. Citing the requirement to present a photo ID when voting, …

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