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Montana

A State-by-State Guide to Absentee Voting

How do I request an absentee ballot?
Download a PDF application by going here. You may also call either your local elections office or the Montana Secretary of State’s office to request an absentee ballot application.

Where do I send the request?
Mail your application to your local election office. Find your location election office by downloading the PDF file located here.

What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot?
Applications for an absentee ballot are available from 75 days before Election Day until noon on the day before Election Day:
June 2 for the Primary Election
November 3 for the General Election

What is the voting procedure?
Mark your ballot appropriately and return it, in the envelope provided, to your local election office.

What are the deadlines for voting absentee?
Ballots must be received in your local election office before the polls close on Election Day:
Primary Election: June 3
General Election: November 4

What are the election dates and deadlines for 2008?
Primary Election: June 3 (Registration closes May 8)
General Election: November 4 (Registration closes October 6)

How do I contact the Secretary of State / election officials?
Brad Johnson
Montana Office of the Secretary of State
Room 260, Capitol
P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
E-mail: sosinfo@mt.gov
Tel: 406-444-2034
Fax: 406-444-3976

Duane Winslow
Elections Deputy
P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
Tel: 406-444-5376
E-mail: dwinslow@mt.gov

Are there requirements for first-time voters?
No.

Additional information:
Between 75 and 45 days before Election Day, absentee voting is available in person in your local election office. Go to the office, fill out an application, and vote – all in one day!

Please see this page for a more comprehensive guide to absentee voting in Montana (located down the right side of the page).