State GOP calls for Ellsworth's (R) resignation
The Montana Republican Party officially called for the resignation of Hamilton Sen. Jason Ellsworth on Sunday.
In a press release, the state GOP said Ellsworth, a Republican and former Senate president, is “no longer fit to serve” in the Senate following a report by the Senate Ethics Committee about Ellsworth’s failure to disclose a conflict of interest while procuring a $170,100 contract for a friend and business associate.
“The report has raised serious concerns regarding his conduct, and we firmly believe that for the good of the state and the well-being of his constituents, Senator Ellsworth should step down from his position,” the release stated. “We urge Senator Ellsworth to resign voluntarily in order to restore trust in the Senate and allow for a focus on the work that lies ahead for the people of Montana.”
Ellsworth was not initially aware of the party’s stance on Sunday morning and did not respond to questions about whether he would resign.
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