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Top-two primary proposal stalls in committee amid administrative concerns
Summary
Senate Bill 562, which would implement a top-two primary for many state and county offices, failed in committee after clerk and recorder witnesses flagged logistical and ballot-counting challenges.
Senate Bill 562, introduced by Senator Josh Kasmier, would create a top-two primary for many state and certain county offices so that the two candidates receiving the most votes in a primary—regardless of party—would advance to the general election.
Supporters said the system would increase competition, allow independents greater influence in primaries and produce general-election winners with broad support. Scott Walgren of Veterans for Montana Voters testified the…
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