Above is some highlighted information about a public poll that includes a number of questions about the Montana Constitution … the polling memo can be found at https://www.middleforkmt.org/feb-23-montana-poll-memo
Some highlights: “…the poll also examined Montanans’ opinions on a number of other top issues being debated by the 2023 Legislature, including proposed amendments to the state constitution, abortion rights, and elections in Montana.
Sixty-three percent of respondents oppose amending Montana’s constitution, and when asked about specific amendments that have been proposed, even greater numbers express disagreement:
- 75 percent oppose changes to the constitutional right to privacy that would restrict abortion access.
- 66 percent oppose revising the right to a clean and healthful environment to make it easier for private corporations to develop and profit from the state’s natural resources.
- 92 percent oppose an amendment that would allow the Governor to appoint justices to the Supreme Court, rather than directly elected by the people.”
The poll was conducted for Middle Fork Strategies by Searchlight Research from Feb. 7-16 and had 600 participants statewide, representative of the state’s population. Responses were captured by live telephone survey to both landline and cell numbers.
The above meme is the first of a number of memes that highlight the findings of the poll as it relates to our 1972 Constitution.