Brian Schweitzer
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19605.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Brian Schweitzer is a former Democratic Governor of Montana, serving from 2005 to 2013. He gained national attention for his outspoken criticism of the REAL ID Act, which he labeled a 'harebrained scheme' and expressed concerns over privacy and unfunded federal mandates.
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Former Gov. Brian Schweitzer is backing former state Rep. Riley Neill in Montana.
Tuesday’s wild races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, and other elections to watchCNN·United States· 2026-06-02
United States· 2026-06-02
Brian Schweitzer, then-Governor of Montana, called REAL ID a 'harebrained scheme'.
REAL ID sees full compliance, but in the past, several states objectedFox News·United States· 2025-04-25
United States· 2025-04-25
