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Jason Ellsworth, former Montana Senate president, pleaded not guilty Jan. 22, 2026, to a misdemeanor charge of official misconduct over a disputed 2024 contract.
Former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth pleaded not guilty by video on January 22, 2026, to a misdemeanor charge of official misconduct over a 2024 $170,000 contract with a former business associate to track judicial reform bills, which prosecutors say violated procurement rules by splitting the contract.
Ellsworth denies wrongdoing, calling the investigation politically driven and arguing the case should be dismissed due to legislative immunity, as his actions were part of his legislative duties.
His attorneys assert only the Senate can discipline him, noting the body removed him from committees but allowed him to remain in office.
Judge Chris Abbott rejected a defense request to delay the arraignment over a minor citation error, ruled nonsubstantial, and set a hearing on immunity for March 12 and a potential jury trial for July 14.
Prosecutors have not yet responded to the immunity claims.
Jason Ellsworth, expresidente del Senado de Montana, se declaró no culpable el 22 de enero de 2026 de un cargo menor de mala conducta oficial relacionada con un contrato disputado de 2024.