Solution to Zinke's special election cost

Dear Editor,

The November General Election held on November 8, 2016 was the most expensive statewide election on record at over three million dollars. This was due to many factors, including unprecedented voter turnout and the reprinting of ballots due to Libertarian candidate Mike Fellow’s untimely death. As Representative Zinke’s pending appointment looms over Montana, Election Administrators across the state see mounting costs for an unbudgeted election.

Election Administrators have a solution to save taxpayers money. Election Offices are not subsidized by federal or state offices. Election...