District Court judge rules birthdate voter law unconstitutional

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 513

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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A Lewis and Clark County District Court judge has ruled a law requiring voters to put their birth year on absentee ballots violated the state’s constitution, and has ruled in favor of Disability Rights Montana and Big Sky 55+, which challenged the legislation.

Ballots for the Nov. 5 general election have already been sent overseas, with voter packets headed to Montanans by the end of the week. Some overseas ballots have been sent …

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