2026 Montana Elections
Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Montana, plus voter registration and absentee resources.
Next election in Montana
General Election
- In-person early voting
- October 5, 2026 – November 2, 2026
- Montana does not offer traditional early voting but allows no-excuse absentee voting by mail or in person at a county election office. Absentee ballots become available 30 days before Election Day and must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- November 3, 2026
- Regular registration closes 30 days before the election, but Montana allows late/same-day registration through the close of polls on Election Day.
- Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
- November 3, 2026
- Any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot, including late requests in person up until noon the day before the election.
- Mail ballot return
- Must be received by November 3, 2026
- Absentee ballots must be received by the county election office by 8pm on Election Day.
Key dates
State & Federal Elections
Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Montana's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.
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- In-person early voting
- May 4, 2026 – June 1, 2026
- Montana does not offer traditional early voting but allows no-excuse absentee voting by mail or in person at a county election office. Absentee ballots become available 30 days before Election Day and must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- June 2, 2026
- Regular registration closes 30 days before the election, but Montana allows late/same-day registration through the close of polls on Election Day.
- Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
- June 2, 2026
- Any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot, including late requests in person up until noon the day before the election.
- Mail ballot return
- Must be received by June 2, 2026
- Absentee ballots must be received by the county election office by 8pm on Election Day.
- 22 days away
General Election
NOV032026Tuesday- In-person early voting
- October 5, 2026 – November 2, 2026
- Montana does not offer traditional early voting but allows no-excuse absentee voting by mail or in person at a county election office. Absentee ballots become available 30 days before Election Day and must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- November 3, 2026
- Regular registration closes 30 days before the election, but Montana allows late/same-day registration through the close of polls on Election Day.
- Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
- November 3, 2026
- Any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot, including late requests in person up until noon the day before the election.
- Mail ballot return
- Must be received by November 3, 2026
- Absentee ballots must be received by the county election office by 8pm on Election Day.
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Montana Family Policy Council
Montana Family Foundation
Jeff Laszloffy, President
- Address
- PO Box 485, Laurel, MT 59044
- Phone
- 406-628-1141
Montana Family Foundation is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Montana.
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