Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Montana General Election
Every Montana voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for Montana are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use Montana Secretary of State: Vote Montana.
Statewide races
On every Montana ballot.
Key dates
- Mon, October 5, 2026: Regular voter registration closesCloses at 5 p.m., 30 days before the election.
- Tue, October 6, 2026: Late registration beginsEligible residents can still register or update their registration at their county election office through Election Day, but must then get their ballot in person.
- Fri, October 9, 2026: Absentee ballots sentCounties mail absentee ballots 25 days before the election; voters can also apply and pick up a ballot at the county election office.
- Mon, November 2, 2026: Absentee ballot application deadlineApplications must be received by the county election office by noon.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time (state law lets some small precincts open later). Absentee ballots must be received at the county election office or a polling place by 8 p.m.; a postmark is not enough. The state recommends mailing ballots at least a week early.
Sources: Voter Calendar; Voting by Absentee Ballot; Election FAQ; Absentee/Mail Ballot Voting. Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.