◉ Make your plan
You have three ways to cast a ballot. Here's the easiest one for you.
★ Easiest in Montana
Option 1 of 3
No excuse required
Return by mail or at any drop box, vote center, or county office
Permanent absentee list available.
Option 2 of 3
31 days · weekday hours vary
Option 3 of 3
Polls open on Election Day
── Pick your voting day
Pick a date below. We'll show you what to expect.
October 2026
── Build your voting plan
Includes 3 events: early voting, mail ballot deadline, and Election Day. Adjust later in your calendar app.
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── Take it with you
A pocket-sized Montana voting plan you can download to your phone, share with a friend, or print on a 4×6 card.
Make my plan card── Your 2026 federal races
U.S. Senate: Open seat. Senator Steve Daines announced they are not seeking reelection.
Senator Daines announced he is not seeking reelection. The seat is open.
For specific candidates and updates, visit your state's official election office (opens in new tab).
U.S. House: All 2 of Montana's House seats are on the ballot.
For specific candidates, visit your state's official election office (opens in new tab).
Last updated: May 3, 2026. Race information changes as candidates file and primaries finalize. Always verify with your state's election office for the most current information.
── What to bring
Bring one of these
Lists vary by state. Montana's full accepted-ID list is on its election authority site.
── Registration
Not registered yet? Register at vote.gov (opens in new tab). It's the federal government's portal and routes you to Montana's election authority.
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data/states.ts · last reviewed 2026-04-30