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Hello Montana Democrats! Welcome to our September Democratic Newsletter, which
we send to stakeholders once a month to keep you up-to-date on all the
important work Montana Democrats are doing.

September has been a busy month for Montana Democrats – as our candidates have
really ramped up their campaigns. Yard signs are springing up everywhere;
volunteers are knocking doors; candidates are debating their opponents and
making their case. We are less than 50 days out. Now is the time to help out
your local races!

What’s at Stake for Labor and Workers’ Rights this November

Legislative Elections Could Determine Workers’ Rights in Montana

The state legislative elections this November could have resounding
consequences on labor and workers’ rights in Montana, as the Montana GOP has
grown increasingly anti-worker and pushed hard during the last legislative
session attempting to pass so-called “right-to-work” legislation.

Thanks to a united front between labor activists, unions, Democratic
lawmakers, and some moderate Republicans, the 2021 attempt to pass
right-to-work legislation failed. In fact, theunion-led coalition made history
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the first state with a Republican governor and Republican-controlled state
house to defeat right-to-work legislation.

However, the stakes are high going into next year’s legislative session. The
MTGOP has cemented their sharp shift to the right. Many moderate Republicans
across the state lost their primaries tohardline challengers from the right.
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At the 2022 GOP Platform Convention, the party made the grim decision to
establish a“grading system”
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that would effectively rank members on obedience to the party and punish
Republicans for working towards compromise.

“The Republicans will once again come after workers’ rights next session. It’s
not a question of if, it’s a question of when,”says Sheila Hogan, executive
director of the Montana Democratic Party. “It is now more important than ever
to vote for Democratic candidates who support Montana workers.”

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Steve Daines Cosponsors National Abortion Ban

Earlier this month, Montana’s junior senator, Steve Daines, cosponsored
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Lindsey Graham’s national abortion ban. In response, Sheila Hogan, executive
director of the Montana Democratic Party, released the following statement:

“Senator Daines is dangerously preoccupied with controlling women’s healthcare
and reproductive freedom. He won't stop until he can intrude upon Montanans'
most private health care decisions.

Emboldened by the extremist flank of their party, the Montana GOP has
completely abandoned the majority of Montanans who believe that the government
has no business meddling in your reproductive choices. Montana Democrats are
the last defenders of our state constitution and your reproductive rights. And
make no mistake, your rights and your state constitution are on the ballot this
November.”

DLCC Announces Montana Spotlight Races

The national Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee has announced their
Spotlight races for the 2022 Election, and five Montana legislative candidates
have been selected.

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“The slate of Democratic legislative candidates running in Montana this
election is incredibly strong,”says Scott McNeil, director of Montana
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. “Montana voters know it; the DLCC
knows it. These spotlighted candidates are ready to fight for all Montanans,
and they reflect just how critical and competitive Montana’s legislative
elections are this year.”

Montana By the Numbers:

* 100 - Ryan Zinke received a 100% voting grade from the anti-choice group,
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National Right to Life, while in Congress. Vote to stop the MTGOP from rolling
back our right for reproductive freedom.
* 94 - The share of Montana children that attend public schools? 94%.
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This November, vote for students and families. Vote to stop the Montana GOP
from dismantling and underfunding our public schools.
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44% over the last two years
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increased by only 8.5% over that same time period. Vote for Democratic
legislators who will find sustainable, long term solutions to our housing
crisis, and not let Governor Gianforte sit on a $1 billion+ surplus.
Thank you for being a part of this fight. November is just around the corner!



The Montana Democratic Party is the party of the people. We welcome to our
cause Montanans of every color, creed, and condition. Our history as a party
teaches us that by working together and speaking as one, we can move society
forward, especially when we raise our voices for those among us with little
money, influence, or acceptance.

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