Your Community - Montana
Same-sex couples live in every state in the country — and each state has its own organizations working toward gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. To connect with the movement for fairness in your area, contact your state GLBT organizations and elected officials.
With 2004 bringing Democratic-control in the Governor's office and the Montana House and Senate, state leaders are working to help fair-minded and GLBT-friendly legislators win and hold office this year. Working with PrideMontana, the Human Rights Campaign is also working with legislators in Montana on efforts to pass employment non-discrimination protecting GLBT citizens. Want to help? Email field@hrc.org.
In addition to state races, the U.S. Senate race will be closely watched. Incumbent Republican Senator Conrad Burns faces and uphill battle against former State Senate President Jon Tester. Burns is plagued with ethical problems receiving $150,000 from Jack Abramoff and his clients as well as being seen as an ineffective legislator. This is one of the top senate races in the country.
State Overview
Gay and lesbian couples live in 99.3 percent of all counties across America, according to the Human Rights Campaign's analysis of the 2000 Census statistics. Here are the numbers for Montana.
| Year | Men | Women | Total | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 101 | 185 | 286 | - |
| 2000 | 554 | 664 | 1,218 | 326% |
| Year | Urban Total | Rural Total | Percent Urban | Percent Rural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 65 | 221 | 23% | 77% |
| 2000 | 460 | 758 | 38% | 62% |
Please note that HRC estimates that the Census 2000 figures could undercount gay and lesbian families by as much as 62 percent. For more information, see Census 2000.
State Officials
Governors, state legislators, city council members and other elected officials create the laws that govern gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues at the state and local levels. Contact your elected officials and urge them to support fair-minded legislation.
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State Elections
It’s crucial that all fair-minded voters stay up-to-speed on upcoming state elections so they can support candidates who support gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. Find out about races in your state and learn how you can cast your vote for equality.
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