Montana Code Annotated

Mont. Code Ann. § 13-35-231 (2026)

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TITLE 13. ELECTIONS

CHAPTER 35. ELECTION AND CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AND CRIMINAL PROVISIONS

Part 2. Specific Provisions

Repealed

13-35-231. Repealed. Sec. 4, Ch. 16, L. 2025.

History: En. 23-47-138 by Sec. 38, Ch. 334, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-47-138; amd. Sec. 223, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 87, L. 2015.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1989–2014 · leading case: Sanders Cnty. Repub. Cent v. Steve Bullock- Opinion, 698 F.3d 741 (9th Cir. 2012).
Sanders Cnty. Repub. Cent v. Steve Bullock- Opinion, 698 F.3d 741 (9th Cir. 2012). · cites it 2× “Further to this end, Montana makes it a criminal offense for any political party to “endorse, contribute to, or make an expenditure to support or oppose a judicial candidate,” Mont. Code Ann. § 13-35-231 , and individuals who facilitate such activities may also be held…”
Geary v. Renne, 880 F.2d 1062 (9th Cir. 1989). “Montana prohibits nonpartisan candidates from indicating their political affiliation in their declarations for nomination. Mont. Code Ann. § 13-14-112 (1987).”
French v. McLean, 54 F. Supp. 3d 1146 (D. Mont. 2014). · cites it 2× “3d at 744 (citing Mont.Code Ann. § 13-35-231). . Sanders County, 698 F.”
Sanders Cnty. Repub. Cent v. Steve Bullock- Opinion, No. 12-35543 (9th Cir. Sept. 17, 2012). “Further to this end, Montana makes it a criminal offense for any political party to “endorse, contribute to, or make an expenditure to support or oppose a judicial candidate,” Mont. Code Ann. § 13-35-231 , and individuals who facilitate such activities may also be held…”
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