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 General Election
Montana General Election
Nov 05, 2024
In-person absentee voting: Start date varies by county - Mon November 4, 2024
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Montana does not offer online voter registration.Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 7, 2024
In person: Tue Nov 5, 2024
Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available
Mail: Received by noon Monday, November 04, 2024
In Person: noon Mon November 4, 2024
Online: Not available
Mail: Received by noon Monday, November 04, 2024
In Person: noon Mon November 4, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 5, 2024
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 5, 2024
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 5, 2024
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 5, 2024
Register to Vote
Who can register to vote in Montana
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
Vote Early In-Person
When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities
Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot
Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Return your Completed Ballot
Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in Montana. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot, contact your local election official.