Montana Election Observation Initiative
A Nonpartisan Election Observation project sponsored by The Carter Center
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About Us
The Montana Election Observation Initiative (MTEOI) aims to enhance transparency and public understanding about election procedures in Montana, detect and deter electoral malfeasance, and offer evidence-based recommendations for electoral reform to improve the conduct of elections, if warranted.
MTEOI Activity
Advisory Committee
  • Jeff Mangan
    Co-Chair
    Jeff has spent 35+ years successfully navigating roles in the private & public sectors. Having led several successful businesses and serving when given the opportunity in both elected and appointed public service roles, Jeff served several terms in the Montana House and Senate. Jeff was appointed as Montana's 12th Commissioner of Political Practices and served from 2017 - 2022.
  • Geraldine Custer
    Co-Chair
    Geraldine Custer has a public service career spanning 44 years.  Elected as the Rosebud County Clerk and Recorder in l978, Custer retired after 36 years. She championed legislation for all mail ballot elections beginning with special districts, and expanding to schools, municipal and even a Federal General during Covid.
    Custer served four terms in the Montana Legislature serving on State Administration, Taxation, Energy and Local Government Committees
  • Casey Hayes
    Committee
    Casey Hayes began working in election administration in 2014 at the Montana Secretary of State’s Office. From 2018 through 2021, he served as the Election Manager for Gallatin County during which time the department received national recognition from the Election Assistance Commission for outstanding innovations in elections.
  • Bret Rutherford
    Committee
Interested in Serving as a Nonpartisan MTEOI Observer?
If you wish to volunteer as a nonpartisan observer, please provide your contact info below or contact us at montana@cartercenter.org and we'll initiate the process. MTEOI observers are provided training, materials, observation schedule, and a small stipend
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Current News
Montana Election Observation Initiative News & Media
Montana Free Press
New initiative tests nonpartisan observation in Missoula primary
Partnering with the global Carter Center, a pair of voices from Montana’s election integrity debate look to restore voter confidence in democracy
ABC FOX Non-Stop Local News
Primary election observation shows "well-administered" process in Missoula, looks to expand
With the success of the program, supported by the Carter Center, the MEOI now plans to recruit and train upwards of 100 more observers to carry out the same oversight for several more counties in the November election.
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Montana Election Observation Initiative
sponsored by the Carter Center
+1 (406)452-6966
montana@cartercenter.org