Here are the links mentioned throughout the guide!
- Voter Registration Application
- Local Election Office
- Military/Overseas Voting
- Ballot Drop Off
- Voters with Disabilities
- “My Voter” Page
- Montana State University voting
- Legislator Lookup
How do I register to vote?
How do I change my address?
How do I change my name/signature?
For all of these situations, complete a voter registration application and mail it in before Saturday, October 3 (see the links at the top of this page). After that, you’ll have to go to the County Courthouse in-person, up to and including Election Day (Tuesday, November 3).
What if I don’t know whether I’m registered?
Check your “My Voter” page on the Montana Secretary of State website (see links at the top of the page).
Can I register on Election Day in Gallatin County?
Yes! For other counties, check with your local elections office.
How do I find out my local election office?
Check on the Montana Secretary of State website (see links at the top of the page).
The local election office for Gallatin County is:
Gallatin County Election Department
311 West Main, Room 210
Bozeman, MT 59715
Can felons vote?
Yes, as long as they aren’t currently incarcerated!
What is my district?
Use the Legislator Lookup tool on the Montana State Legislature website (see links at the top of the page).
Will I be called for jury duty if I vote?
No, jury pools are drawn from those holding a Montana state driver’s license or ID.
Can I vote if I’m in the military or overseas?
Yes! Check the Montana Secretary of State website (see links at the top of the page).
When should I receive my ballot?
Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters on October 9!
What do I do with my ballot?
Fill it out (remember to sign!) and drop it in the mail ASAP. Due to the pandemic, this is an “all-mail” election and there will accordingly be a lot of stress on USPS. Postage is prepaid, so you don’t even have to go find stamps!
Can I drop off my ballot?
Yes! See a list of drop off locations on the Gallatin County website (see links at the top of the page).
Can I take in someone’s ballot?
Yes, but be prepared to sign a ballot collection registry form. Voters can only deposit up to 6 ballots from people other than themselves, and they have to provide that registry form for anyone including spouses and other household members when they deposit that ballot.
If I’m an MSU student, can I vote on campus?
Yes! Learn more on the MSU website (see links at the top of the page).
How do I vote if I’m disabled?
Check the list of ADA-accessible polling locations on the Montana Secretary of State website (see links at the top of the page).
When must my ballot be received in order to be counted?
8:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Tuesday, November 3.
But why wait? Vote early!
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