How to Vote in Montana
“Oro y Plata”— Gold and Silver
Capital: Helena
Nickname: The Treasure State
Admitted: 1889 (41st state)
Electoral Votes: 4
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Flower: Bitterroot
Registration Deadline
30 days before Election Day; late registration available at county election office through Election Day
Voter ID Required
Photo ID requested
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
No-excuse
Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes
4
Voter Registration in Montana
The voter registration deadline in Montana is 30 days before Election Day; late registration available at county election office through Election Day.
Montana does not currently offer online voter registration.
Montana does not have automatic voter registration.
Voter ID Requirements in Montana
Montana requires Photo ID requested identification to vote.
Early Voting in Montana
Yes — Montana offers early voting.
In-person absentee voting begins 30 days before Election Day at county election offices
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Montana
Absentee and mail-in voting in Montana: No-excuse.
Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason; some counties are all-mail
Polling Hours in Montana
Polls in Montana are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Montana
Felony voting rights in Montana: After completion of sentence.
After You Vote in Montana
Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.
Track your ballot: Visit the Montana Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).