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Montana Lawmakers Face Term Limits Battle | Butte News
Two Montana Republicans face possible disqualification from the ballot this fall after a new Attorney General opinion redefines how term limits are calculated — potentially ending their careers before they can run again. The dispute centers on whether the 16-year window starts at first election or each new term, with the new ruling shutting the door on their extended service. Accusations fly that the opinion targets longtime lawmaker Llew Jones, while the judge’s deadline looms — a ruling expected within 24 hours — as the state races to finalize ballots before the deadline. This high-stakes…
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