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Montana Voter Guide::: |
Sunday, September 05, 2010 |
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Information is from the Montana Secretary of State's Voter Information Pamphlet.
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The Voter Information Pamphlet (or VIP) is published by the Secretary of State to provide Montana voters with information on statewide ballot measures. The Secretary of State distributes the pamphlets to the county election officials, who mail a VIP to each household with a registered voter.
Who writes the information in the VIP?
The Attorney General writes an explanatory statement for each ballot measure. The statement, not to exceed 100 words, is a true and impartial explanation of the purpose of each measure in easy-to-understand language. The Attorney General also prepares the fiscal statement, if necessary, and for and against statements for each issue.
Pro and con arguments and rebuttals are written by committees appointed by the sponsors of the measures and by state officials. Arguments are limited to one page and rebuttals to a half page. All arguments and rebuttals are printed as filed by the committees and do not necessarily represent the views of the Secretary of State or the State of Montana.
How can I find out if I am registered?
If you are not sure whether or where you are registered, you should contact your county election office. See the opposite page for contact information. The registration deadline for the general election is October 4.
Who is eligible to register?
Anyone who is a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age on or before Election Day, and a resident of Montana and the county for at least 30 days prior to Election Day may register to vote.
Can I get the VIP in a different format?
If you would like to receive the Voter Information Pamphlet in large print, in Braille, on a CD or cassettes, electronically, online, or in another accessible format, please contact the Secretary of States Office at 1-888-884-VOTE (8683), go to our website at www.sos.state.mt.us , or email soselection@state.mt.us .
The Secretary of State has a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) at (406) 444-9068. Audio and large-print versions of the VIP are available by request through local libraries throughout the state.
For more information on elections, visit the Secretary of States web site at www.sos.state.mt.us. You also may contact the office directly on a toll-free hotline set up to answer questions on registering and voting; that number is 1-888-884-VOTE (8683).
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