Judge says voter residency requirement likely violates constitutional rights

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 530

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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A district court judge in Missoula ruled that a new law restricting voters from becoming residents, and therefore voting, in a county they reside in temporarily is likely unconstitutional.

Judge Jason Marks granted a temporary injunction last month for the Montana Public Interest Research Group against House Bill 413, which was signed into law last year.

The bill, introduced by Rep. Jane Gillette, R-Three Forks, changed the definition of residency …

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