redistricting

Republican lawmakers are continuing to question the constitutionality of the proposed maps for the state's political boundaries. They’ve advanced amendments that they want to see in the final drawing

The state Legislature created a special committee to comb through the maps outlining Montana’s 150 legislative districts.

The commission responsible for drawing Montana’s new legislative districts is close to finishing its once-a-decade duty after advancing a map on Wednesday.

The Montana Commission is drawing the state’s new legislative districts, and has advanced a map proposed by Democrats for public input.

Democrats and Republicans on the state’s commission charged with drawing new legislative districts are hoping to find common ground by the end of the week.

The commission charged with redrawing Montana into 150 legislative districts is touring the state to gather public comment on maps drawn by Republicans and Democrats. During a stop in Pablo, some residents pushed back against proposals they say will dilute the Native vote.

The commission in charge of drawing Montana’s new political districts is asking the public for mapping suggestions.

A final congressional map outlining the state's two U.S. House districts was submitted to the Montana secretary of state’s office Friday. Montana’s redistricting commission reversed course on an earlier amendment.

After one amendment, state officials Tuesday adopted a final map that divides Montana into two congressional districts.The map creates east-west districts with Lewis and Clark County in the east. It splits Pondera County in north central Montana.

The commission will take public comment on the map, known as CP-12, ahead of its next meeting in less than a week. The map could be tweaked, but must be finalized and submitted by Nov. 14.