Montana’s November 3, 2026 ballot includes three statewide measures: CI-132, CI-133 and I-194. Two are proposed constitutional amendments. The third proposes a state statute. Understanding the difference helps voters interpret the legal effect of a Yes or No vote.
CI-132 would add an express constitutional requirement that judicial elections remain nonpartisan. CI-133 would add protections governing citizen initiatives and referendums. I-194 would restrict certain types of election-related spending by covered organizations.
What they are not
CI-132 does not abolish judicial elections. CI-133 does not automatically qualify every initiative petition. I-194 does not bar individual voting. Each measure has specific language and a different legal scope.
What to check before voting
Read the full official text, compare it with existing law, and consult the arguments for and against each initiative in the Montana voter information pamphlet. Local ballots may include additional questions and candidate races according to the voter’s residence.
Sources
Montana Voter Information Pamphlet; Montana Secretary of State ballot issues; VoteMT.gov.
By Steven Bullcoming Haworth. Copyright © 2026 Steven Bullcoming Haworth & Corry Bullcoming. All rights reserved.