The Montana Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit in an attempt to remove Green Party Senate candidate from the ballot. The lawsuit claims that the Green Party failed to collect enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, and that many of the signatures were gathered illegally by a Republican operative.
According to the lawsuit, many of the signatures were collected by a Republican operative, offering gifts in exchange for signing the petition. The lawsuit also claims that the Green Party did not submit enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, falling short of the 5,000 signatures required by state law.
The Montana Democratic Party argues that the Green Party candidate’s presence on the ballot could potentially split the progressive vote and help the Republican incumbent, Senator Steve Daines, win reelection. They believe that removing the Green Party candidate from the ballot will prevent this from happening and give the Democratic candidate a better chance at winning.
The Green Party has denied any wrongdoing and maintains that they followed all the necessary procedures to qualify for the ballot. They argue that the lawsuit is a desperate attempt by the Democratic Party to undermine their candidacy and limit voter choice.
The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for the upcoming Senate race in Montana. If the Green Party candidate is removed from the ballot, it could potentially shift the balance of the race and impact the final outcome. The lawsuit is expected to be heard in court in the coming weeks, and both parties are preparing their arguments for the case.
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