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Chippewa Cree Tribe Sues for Fair Voting Representation
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- The Chippewa Cree Tribe and two Native voters sued Chouteau County, alleging its at-large election system dilutes Native voter influence.
- They claim this system violates the Voting Rights Act and undermines fair representation.
- The lawsuit demands a redistricting plan to create a majority-Native voting district.
- Montana has seen similar legal challenges to at-large election systems before.
