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Christi Jacobsen

REPUBLICAN

Christi Jacobsen is running for Montana Secretary of State, Republican Primary.

Personal background

Christi earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Carroll College and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Montana. Christi lives with her husband, Eric, and their children in Helena, Montana.

Professional background

Christi has previous experience as Deputy Secretary of State and Chief Operating Officer of Montana's Attorney General Office.

Political background

Christi Jacobsen is the current Montana Secretary of State. She ran for this position in 2020 and has served one term. She is additionally a current member of the Montana Board of Land Commissioners.

Small Businesses

Supported decreased start-up fees for new businesses in Montana as Secretary of State.

Supports "responsible agriculture and natural resource development."

Plans to promote business and reduce government regulation.

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Voting & Elections

Supports election integrity laws, including stricter requirements for voter identification and voter registration deadlines.

Supports criminalizing the submission of absentee or mail-in voter ballots by third-party individuals or groups.

Supported a series of election laws in 2021 which elimated same-day voter registration and enacted stricter requirements for voter identification. These laws were later ruled unconstitutional by the Yellowstone County District Court.

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Administration

Reduced the number of government employees by half and promises to continue to reduce the size of government.

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