Freedom to Vote Act secures Montana’s democratic legacy

In Montana, our strength lies in our sense of community. As a child, I learned this at my kitchen table, where my father instilled the significance of our democracy and the values that every Montanan holds dear. These lessons drove me to a life of public service and allowed me to form lasting relationships with people throughout our state. Honesty, respect and altruism are the foundation of Montana, and they bind us together. 

While individualism is vital to Montana, it does not define us. Instead, our democratic values stem from a long history of fighting for what is right instead of for political gain.

There are undoubtedly new threats to our democracy. Some of these may be external; however, many are wounds we inflicted upon ourselves. Growing mistrust in our electoral process and low turnout at the polls could tear down the core tenets of our democracy. Fortunately, the Freedom to Vote Act will restore trust in our elections and allow Montana and our nation to thrive again.