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Montana senator asks voters to limit state and local ballots to U.S. citizens
Summary
Sen. Teresa Mansella told the House State Administration Committee SB185 would amend the state constitution to replace 'any citizen' with 'only a citizen' in the elector definition, aiming to bar noncitizen voting in state and municipal contests and put the question before Montana voters.
Sen. Teresa Mansella introduced Senate Bill 185 to the House State Administration Committee, proposing a constitutional amendment to make the definition of a 'qualified elector' apply to 'only a citizen of the United States.' Mansella said the change is intended to close what she described as an ambiguity between 'any' and 'only' and to ensure that noncitizens cannot legally vote in state and local elections.
"If Senate Bill 185 is passed, it would take a large step in the direction of securing our state and local…
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