Montana § 13-10-601 - Parties Eligible For Primary Election -- Petitions By Minor Parties
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§ 13-10-601. Parties Eligible For Primary Election -- Petitions By Minor Parties
Parties eligible for primary election -- petitions by minor parties. (1) Each political party that had a candidate for a statewide office in either of the last two general elections who received a total vote that was 5% or more of the total votes cast for the most recent successful candidate for governor shall nominate its candidates for public office, except for presidential electors, by a primary election as provided in this chapter. (2) After certification of a petition by the secretary of state under 13-10-610 (1), a political party that does not qualify to hold a primary election under subsection (1) shall nominate its candidates for public office by primary election. However, this section may not be construed to prohibit an election administrator from not preparing a primary election ballot pursuant to 13-10-209 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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