Poll shows Montanans oppose nomination of Pearce to lead BLM

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 803

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A series of public opinion polls show strong opposition from western voters to President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management.

According to the poll conducted by RABA Research and released by the Montana Wildlife Fund, 75% of voters in Montana oppose the nomination of Steve Pearce.

Identical surveys conducted in Idaho and New Mexico showed similar results.

Pearce has been a polarizing pick to lead the …

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