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History of LWV Montana

From early organizing in the 1920s to the 1972 Constitution and today's voter services.

1920s–1930s

Early organizing

Montana members met during legislative sessions and participated in civic education and international peace efforts.

1946–1952

Local Leagues take shape

Postwar organizing established local Leagues in Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, and Missoula.

1955

First state convention

The first Montana state convention was held in Butte, establishing the statewide organization and its program of study and action.

1969–1972

Constitutional reform

League members studied, organized, and advocated for a modern state constitution. Nine of the nineteen women delegates to the 1972 Constitutional Convention were League members.

Today

Education, advocacy, participation

LWV Montana continues voter service, public policy study, local observation, civic education, and nonpartisan advocacy.