Montana

MONTANA: GET READY TO VOTE

10/5/26Start of Early Voting &
Voter Registration Deadline
11/2/26End of Early Voting (12PM) &
Mail-In Ballot Request Deadline (12PM)
11/3/26Election Day

Review the critical election deadlines to ensure you’re prepared to vote!

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MONTANA VOTING INFORMATION

Voter Registration

How to register to vote: In Montana, voters can register to vote by mail or in-person. Click below to register to vote by mail, or visit your county election office to register in-person.

Voter Registration Deadline:

Regular Registration: Closed Oct. 5 at 5:00 PM (mailed forms postmarked by Oct. 5 and received within 3 days are accepted)
Late Registration: Oct. 6 through Election Day, in person at your county election office. Late registrants must get their ballot in person at the location their county designates.

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Requesting an Absentee Ballot

Who can vote via absentee ballot? Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in Montana.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Applications must be received by your county election office by 12:00 PM on Nov. 2.

How to request an absentee ballot:

Complete an Application for Absentee Ballot and mail it or drop it off at your county election office.

Voting & Returning an Absentee Ballot

When are ballots first mailed out? Oct. 9

Absentee ballots are mailed to voters on the absentee list 25 days before Election Day.

How to return an absentee ballot:

By Mail: Follow the instructions provided with your absentee ballot materials.
In-Person: Drop off your ballot at your county election office or a polling place by 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Deadline to Return an Absentee Ballot: 8:00 PM on Nov. 3

Ballots must be received at the election office or a polling place by 8:00 PM on Election Day.

**If you are mailing back your absentee ballot after you’ve completed and signed it, it is recommended that you allow at least a week for it to be received.**

How to track your ballot: Click here

Early Voting

Who can vote early in Montana? Any registered voter can request and vote an absentee ballot in person at their county election office, if ballots are available.

First Day of Early Voting: Oct. 5

Absentee ballots must be available for in-person voting 30 days before Election Day.

Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot: Nov. 2 at 12:00 PM

*Dates and times may vary by county. Please check with your local election officials for dates and hours of operation.*Find your county election office: Click here