Voting in Montana
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every Montana voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Kurt Alme · Republican
- Kyle Austin · Libertarian
- Alani Bankhead · Democratic
Governor
No race for Governor in Montana this year.
Source: Montana Secretary of State, 2026 Candidate List (candidate filing system). Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Regular registration closes Mon., Oct. 5 (mail forms postmarked by Oct. 5 and received within 3 days). After that, late registration in person at your county election office through 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
Same-day registration: Yes. Late registration in person at the county election office through 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Vote early in person
Any voter may vote absentee in person at the county election office once ballots are available (from Mon., Oct. 5).
Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., except as allowed by law (13-1-106).
Vote by mail
Who: Any voter may request one (no excuse). Ballots mailed to absentee list voters Fri., Oct. 9.
Request by: Received by the county election office by noon Mon., Nov. 2.
Return by: Must be received at the election office or a polling place by 8 p.m. Tue., Nov. 3.
ID to vote in person
Photo ID: driver license or REAL ID, Montana ID card, military ID, tribal photo ID, U.S. passport, Montana concealed carry permit, or Montana university photo ID. Other options use a photo ID plus a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government document with name and address.
Note: Online registration not confirmed. The ID wording for voters without a listed photo ID was unclear on the official page; check with the county election office. Some small precincts may open later than 7 a.m. under 13-1-106.
From the Montana Secretary of State, Elections and Voter Services and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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