Protect Our Right To Vote On Election Day

Montanans must protect our right to vote on Election Day. Election Day registration has allowed over 28,000 Montanans the freedom to register and vote on the same day since its creation in 2005. This is especially important to returning military, senior citizens, students and the average busy American. This ensures less obstacles for those wanting their voice to be heard.

Montana’s voting system is one of the top in our country, so why change something that isn’t broken? For the past decade Montanans have used this method without any issues. This November a referendum to eliminate Election Day registration (LR-126) will appear on the ballot. This would place unneeded difficulties in front of Montana voters. Shouldn’t we want more people to vote?

As a Montanan I believe in our right to vote. So join me in voting NO on this unfair referendum this fall.

Ashley Roness is from Glasgow, attends the University of Montana and is a former Courier intern.