Montana Ballot 2026: Three Statewide Measures Explained
A guide to the three statewide measures on Montana's 2026 general election ballot.
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Who Checks the Council? Traditional Authority, Constitutional Government, and Northern Cheyenne Sovereignty
A public-source explainer on Northern Cheyenne constitutional government, the Council's powers and limits, spending records, traditional governance and citizen accountability.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026: Honoring Living Cultures, Communities and Sovereignty
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Truth in Focus honors living Indigenous cultures, communities and leadership across Northern Cheyenne and eastern Montana, and explains Montana’s state recognition.
I-194: What It Is and What It Is Not — Montana Ballot 2026
A factual guide to Initiative 194, political spending by organizations, and the proposed limits.
Rosebud County Voters: Why Your Local Ballot May Differ
Montanans vote on the same statewide initiatives, but not every voter receives the same local ballot. Rosebud County voters may see different legislative contests and local questions depending on their…
How to Read Your Montana Ballot Before November 3
On November 3, 2026, Montana voters will find statewide ballot issues as well as races and questions that may depend on where they live. The best starting point is the…
Montana Ballot 2026: Three Statewide Measures Explained
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…
I-194: What It Is and What It Is Not — Montana Ballot 2026
Initiative 194 would establish new restrictions on certain political spending by organizations covered by its definition of “artificial persons.” It concerns corporate and other organizational activity in elections, not whether…
Northern Cheyenne Election 2026: What Voters Should Know About Write-In Votes
Voter information: Write-ins are permitted under the Northern Cheyenne election ordinance for a general election held without a primary. Here is what the district notices, candidate qualifications and ballot rules…
On the Record: Accountability Doesn’t End Where Campaigning Begins
Opinion | Mike Johnson's answer to a question about responsibility for a possible House defeat raises a wider question: what does accountability require of leaders of either party?