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Montana election dates and voter deadlines

Montana 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.

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Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Generated from structured election data and official source links. Confirm final details with state or local election officials.

Before You Vote

Key voting questions

Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

In Montana, polling place hours vary throughout the state. Polling places must be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. , A polling place having fewer than 400 registered electors must be open from at least noon to 8 p.m. or until all registered electors in any precinct have voted, at which time that precinct in the polling place must be closed immediately. , If an election is held on the same day as a school election and is conducted in the same polling place, the polling place must be opened and closed at the times set for the school election, as provided in 20-20-106.

Poll hours source

How can I find my polling location?

Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and view your sample ballot.

Find polling place and ballot details

What's on the Montana ballot in 2026?

Montana's current statewide calendar includes Montana General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.

Check ballot details

Who can vote in primaries in Montana?

Montana is an open-primary State. Voters may choose which primary to vote in privately. The choice does not register the voter with the party.

Montana primary rules

Election Calendar

Montana current and upcoming election dates

Montana General Election 2026

November 3, 2026

November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November

Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Official Montana General Election 2026 source

Key deadlines
  1. Write-In candidates ballot access deadline

    5:00 p.m. Deadline for write-in candidates to file a Declaration of Intent for the general election

  2. Candidate Withdrawal Deadline

    Deadline for candidates to withdraw general election candidacy.

  3. Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment

    Fill out and sign a voter registration application and drop it off at your county election office, or mail it to the county election administrator. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.

  4. Early voting begins

    Date by which absentee ballots for a polling place election must be available for voting in person

  5. In-person voter registration deadline

    Close of regular voter registration. (Registration forms postmarked by this date and received within 3 days are accepted for regular registration.)

  6. Voter enrollment session

    During late registration, those wishing to register or change their voter information and vote in this federal election may only do so before 5:00 p.m. on Friday before the election, Saturday before the election, or...

  7. Absentee ballots available

    Date by which ballots are mailed to electors on the absentee list.

  8. In-Person Absentee voting ends

    Early voting ends one business day before Election Day.

Election Day Rules

Voting on Election Day in Montana

Time off for voting: No

Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Montana state law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.

Voting at the polls on Election Day

Before you will be permitted to receive a ballot, you will need to present a current ID

Voter ID: Non-Photo ID

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Can I register at the polls on Election Day?

Yes. Montana lists same-day or Election Day registration. Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. Late registration (after the registration deadline 30 days before an election) is available through noon the day before the election at county election offices. MCA 13-2-110, MCA 13-2-304, MCA 13-2-514

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