How to Vote in Montana
Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Montana.What Are My Voting Options?
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: AvailableEarly 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
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
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: AvailableEarly 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
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
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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Drop Off Your Ballot
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How to track your ballot
You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.
Additional Information
Mail Your Ballot
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How to track your ballot
You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.