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Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Heather Miller , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the conviction and its implications can be found through FOX 26 Houston, the source of this report.
A former Montana state Senate leader is facing potential jail time after being convicted of misconduct. The individual in question is Jason Ellsworth, who previously served as the state Senate President. Details of the conviction are related to the awarding of contracts.
It is known that Ellsworth awarded no-bid contracts to a specific company. This company has ties to one of Ellsworth's long-time business associates. Further information on the conviction and its implications can be found through FOX 26 Houston , the source of this report.
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Category: business Published: July 23, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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