I-194 seeks to remove ‘dark money’ from politics

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 802

Last Updated: 4 days, 18 hours ago

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An initiative seeking to limit spending by corporations, nonprofits and other organizations in elections, I-194, will be on the ballot this November.

The initiative, which is being spearheaded by the Transparent Election Initiative, is using Montana’s ability for citizens to propose state laws to ask the question: Whether “artificial persons” can contribute to elections to voters statewide.

In Montana law, “artificial persons” include groups such as nonprofits, trusts, partnerships, …

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