How to Vote in Montana

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Montana.

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Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Montana

Montana School Elections
(Consolidated)

Montana School Elections

May 02, 2023

In-person absentee voting: Wed April 12, 2023 - Mon May 1, 2023

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Montana does not offer online voter registration.
Mail: Postmarked by Mon Apr 3, 2023 and received by Thu Apr 6, 2023
In person: received by Mon May 1, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available
Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: Received by noon Monday, May 01, 2023
In Person: noon Mon May 1, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue May 2, 2023
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue May 2, 2023

Montana Special Purpose District Election
(Consolidated)

Montana Special Purpose District Election

May 02, 2023

In-person absentee voting: Wed April 12, 2023 - Tue May 2, 2023

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Montana does not offer online voter registration.
Mail: Postmarked by Mon Apr 3, 2023 and received by Thu Apr 6, 2023
In person: received by Mon May 1, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available
Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: Received by noon Monday, May 01, 2023
In Person: noon Mon May 1, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue May 2, 2023
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue May 2, 2023

Vote Early In-Person

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What do I need to bring to vote early?
Additional Resources

Drop Off Your Ballot

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Who is eligible to vote absentee/by mail?
How do I request a ballot?
When are the deadlines to request and drop off a ballot?
Where can I drop it off?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.
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Mail Your Ballot

Who can request a mail or absentee ballot?
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What are the deadlines to request and mail a ballot?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.
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Vote In-Person on Election Day

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Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote?
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Additional Montana Resources

Who can register to vote in Montana
Pre-registration
ID Requirements
Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities
Voting for People with Convictions