"This system allows the white majority in Chouteau County to control the outcome of every commissioner election and prevents ...

A lawsuit filed by the Chippewa Cree Tribe argues that Chouteau County’s current electoral system silences Native voices.

Nora Mabie Montana Free Press The Chippewa Cree Tribe and two Native American voters on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Chouteau County and its board of commissioners, alleging the county’s election ...

"This system allows the white majority in Chouteau County to control the outcome of every commissioner election and prevents Native American voters ... from electing candidates of their choice." ...