The Montana Supreme Court’s decision to deny the Montana Democratic Party’s request effectively means Green Party candidate Robert Barb will remain on the ballot.
The court’s ruling affirmed that the Democratic Party had not demonstrated a strong likelihood of success for its request for a preliminary injunction.
This decision upholds the Secretary of State’s certification of the ballot, and the Democratic Party’s arguments regarding the process and legality of Barb’s appointment have been rejected.
The case will continue through the appeals process, but for now, Barb’s candidacy is secure.