How to Vote in Montana

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

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

Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Additional Resources

Drop Off Your Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
Who is eligible to vote absentee/by mail?
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.
Additional Information

Mail Your Ballot

Who can request a mail or absentee ballot?
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.
Additional Information

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote?
Additional Information

Additional Montana Resources

Who can register to vote in Montana
Pre-registration
ID Requirements
Your State Election Official
Voting for People with Disabilities