MONTANA

Election Information

Dates of 2008 statewide elections

2008 Primary Election: 6/3/08

2008 General Election: 11/4/08

Voter Registration Information

The Lawyers’ Committee and its pro bono law firm partners have compiled comprehensive third-party voter registration guides for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.  These guides will help volunteers, organizers, and leaders navigate the complex rules that govern voter registration in each state. 

Registration Deadlines 

  • For regular registration, registration forms must be completed and postmarked at least 30 days prior to the election.
  • Late registration is available at any time up until the polls close on Election Day except for 12 p.m.-5 p.m. the day before the election.  Voters who register late must go to their local election office.

Where to Obtain Registration Forms

Absentee Voting

Absentee voting is allowed if the voter is:

  • Registered
  • A member of the Armed Forces or a spouse or dependent of a member of the Armed forces
  • A U.S. citizen living overseas who will be at least 18 years of age before the next general election and whose last residence prior to going overseas was in MT

 

Rules and Deadlines

  • Absentee ballots can be found with the local election office and must be requested by noon the day before an election.
  • Ballots must be returned to the local election office.
  • Ballot must be received by the closing of polls on Election Day.

 

Early Voting

Yes, for any registered voter when ballots become available at the office of the election administrator.

Identification Requirements

At registration:

  • Current and valid photo identification or
  • A current utility bill,
  • Bank statement,
  • Government check,
  • Paycheck
  • Other government document that shows the name and address of the elector

 

At Polls, acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Current and valid photo identification or
  • A current utility bill,
  • Bank statement,
  • Government check,
  • Paycheck
  • Other government document that shows the name and address of the elector

 

How to check registration

Contact local election office

How to find polling place

Voter registration card or local election administrator

Information for felons

Voter is eligible to register upon completion of the sentence, including probation or parole.


For more information, go to the Secretary of State’s website.