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Montana Governor hopefuls differ on plans for economic recovery – Montana Election Guide

October 4, 2020 /

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Cooney’s “Keep Montana Working Plan” aims to improve the environment for businesses not by reducing regulation but by creating new regulations and government offices to assist businesses.

Gianforte’s “Montana Comeback Plan” calls for reducing regulation to give businesses room to grow and to offer high-wage jobs.

Unlike Gianforte, Cooney would like to transition away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy. He would support regulations that make it easier for renewable energy companies to locate and operate in Montana and supports developing job training programs that ensure a steady supply of trained workers.

Gianforte said tax increases are generally the wrong approach. “Increased taxes make it harder for small businesses to start and prosper,” he said. “And on a principle level, I don’t think you can tax your way to prosperity.”

By Perrin Stein Chronicle Staff Writer

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Montana Election Guide

Key Dates and Deadlines

Friday, October 2: Early voting begins at 7 a.m.
Monday, October 26: Close of registration
Tuesday, October 27: Late registration begins. This means that a person must come into the office in person. Prior to this, we will accept registration applications through the mail.
All ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3.
Currently Montana does not accept a post mark; ballots must be in the office by 8 p.m. on election day.

Absentee/Mail-In Voting

1. Request an absentee ballot. Print it out, sign it and mail the request form back to your county board of elections.
2. Receive your ballot in the mail.
3. Fill your ballot out. You can mail it back or deliver it in person to your local county elections board.

Early In-Person Voting

Any eligible voter can also vote early in-person at their county board of elections, starting on the day after voter registration closes.

In-person Voting

Polls are open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3. You need to bring ID. If you don’t, you can request a provisional ballot. (ID rules may vary for absentee ballots and first-time voters.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What assistance is there for voters with disabilities? Montana’s Statewide Elections have various options for voters with disabilities or voters who need special assistance; click here for details.

What are my voting options if I’m a member of the armed forces or overseas? Click here to learn how to vote if you are a member of the armed forces or are otherwise overseas.

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