Montana

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Montana

Welcome to the portal for Ballotpedia's coverage of Montana politics! Ballotpedia's encyclopedic coverage of Montana politics includes information on the local, state and federal levels, as well as state policies and influencers.

Montana, also known as "The Treasure State" and "Big Sky Country," is bordered by North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho and Canada. It was the 41st state to be admitted to the Union. Although Helena is the state’s capital, Billings is the largest city in Montana. Montana is a large tourist hub for attractions like Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

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Capital:
Helena
Motto:
Oro y plata
Translation:
Gold and silver
Population:
1,085,407
Land Area of State:
145,549 square miles
Admitted to U.S.:
1889
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Cities and counties in Montana

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Montana fact checks

Policy issues in Montana

Budget: Budget and financesTaxes
Civil liberties: Affirmative actionCampaign financeNonprofit regulation
Education: Charter schoolsHigher educationPublic educationSchool choice
Election: Ballot access requirementsRedistrictingVoting
Energy: Energy informationFracking
Environment: Environmental informationEndangered species
Finance: Financial regulation information
Healthcare: Healthcare informationMedicaid spendingEffect of the Affordable Care Act
Immigration: Immigration information
Pensions: Public pensions

Influencers in Montana

Influencers are power players who help get candidates elected, put through policy proposals, cause ideological changes, and affect popular perceptions. They can take many forms: politicians, lobbyists, advisors, donors, corporations, industry groups, labor unions, single-issue organizations, and nonprofits, to name a few.