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LC 3809

Resolution to support the popular vote

2025 Regular Session

Montana resolution supporting National Popular Vote Interstate Compact to award electoral votes based on national popular vote winner instead of state results; died in committee without advancement.

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Bill Summary · LC 3809

Legislative bill overview

LC 3809 is a resolution introduced in Montana expressing support for the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), an agreement among states to award their electoral votes to the national popular vote winner rather than their state's popular vote winner. The resolution died in the legislative process without advancing to a floor vote.

Why is this important

This reflects ongoing debate about how America elects presidents. Montana's position matters because the NPVIC requires states representing 270 electoral votes to adopt it before taking effect. The resolution signals whether Montana lawmakers support fundamentally changing the Electoral College system that has governed presidential elections since 1789.

Potential points of contention

  • Rural vs. urban representation: Critics argue the Electoral College ensures rural and less populous areas maintain meaningful influence; supporters counter that it gives disproportionate power to swing states while ignoring non-competitive states
  • Constitutional concerns: Some argue the NPVIC effectively circumvents the Electoral College without formal amendment; others contend states have authority to allocate their electors as they choose
  • Montana-specific interests: Montana currently receives minimal presidential campaign attention as a reliably Republican state; the popular vote system could alter its political relevance and which candidate types appeal to state voters

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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