Montana's I-194 initiative, spearheaded by the Transparent Election Initiative, aims to limit corporate and nonprofit spending in elections. The measure, which will appear on the November ballot, seeks to curb the influence of wealthy donors following the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling. Supporters include former governors from both parties, while opposition comes from the Montana Republican Party and business groups. The initiative reflects growing concerns about the role of money in politics.
Key facts
- The Montana Plan aims to limit corporate spending in elections.
- TEI collected over 45,000 signatures to qualify I-194 for the ballot.
- Billionaire spending on elections increased 160-fold from 2010 to 2024.
- The initiative has support from former governors Steve Bullock and Mark Racicot.
- Opposition includes the Montana Republican Party and Americans for Prosperity.
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