Missoula, MT - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Missoula?

Legal Authority

Under the 1972 Montana Constitution, Article XI, Section 6, self-governing municipalities may exercise "any power not prohibite...

Why It Can Work Here

Home of Ordinance 3618 precedent; University of Montana; strongest progressive base

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

12 members · 12 members, 2 per ward from 6 wards; mayor elected citywide
Nonpartisan; Mayor Andrea Davis won full term Nov 2025.

Missoula City Council Chambers
140 W Pine St, Missoula, MT 59802

(406) 552-6000
ci.missoula.mt.us/314/City-Council

Meetings

Mon

6:00 PM

1st through 4th Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Missoula to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(406) 552-6000

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 6:00 PM · Missoula City Council Chambers

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