Montana Native Vote releases endorsements for 2020 Election
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MONTANA — Montana Native Vote Action Fund is a local, native led statewide political action committee that is working to build native political power across the state. This includes electing Native Americans to state and local office, protecting and expanding access to the ballot and helping to ensure Native American communities turn out to vote.
Native American candidates from across the state are stepping up to give tribal communities a voice in Helena. Montana Native Vote Action Fund has endorsed five statewide candidates to go along with seven state legislative candidates. Candidates who are endorsed by Montana Native Vote Action Fund are:
• Mike Cooney - Governor
• Raph Graybill - Attorney General
• Bryce Bennet - Secretary of State
• Melissa Romano - Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Shane Morigeau - State Auditor
• Jonathan Windy Boy - House District 32
• Jen Gross - Senate District 25
• Donovan Hawk - House District 76
•Lisa Pavolck - House District 93
• Margie MacDonald - Senate District 26
• Barbara Bessette - House District 24
• Jade Bahr - House District 50
Montana Native Vote Action Fund Executive Director Marci McLean, a member of the Blackfeet Nation, stated, “We believe these candidates will hold the best interest of our Native communities and families as they serve the people of Montana. This group of leaders will honor tribal sovereignty and ensure that Native Americans have a seat at the table,” McLean said.
Due to the ongoing public health crisis, voters across Montana will primarily be voting by mail. Ballots will be mailed out Oct. 9 and can be either returned or mailed to county/satellite election offices. Anyone wishing to get registered to vote can do so at their local elections office all the way up until Election Day on Nov. 3rd.
Montana Native Vote Action Fund is Montana’s only statewide Native led political action committee that inspires indigenous action in Montana by educating and energizing voters, amplifying indigenous voices, building power in our communities, and encouraging leaders to run for public office at county, state and national levels.
To learn more about the great work being accomplished in native communities across Montana, please visit www.mtnativevote.org, email info@montananativevote.org, follow Montana Native Vote Action Fund on Facebook or call 406-869-1938.
