How to vote in House District 81

Key dates

• Monday, October 5, 2026 — Regular registration closes. Mailed registration forms must be postmarked by this date and received within three days.
• Beginning Tuesday, October 6, 2026 — Late registration, in person at the County Elections Office. Voters who late-register must pick up their ballot in person.
• Friday, October 9, 2026 — Absentee ballots are mailed to voters on the absentee list.
• Monday, November 2, 2026, at noon — Deadline for the County Elections Office to receive absentee ballot applications. Monday registration also ends at noon.
• Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — Election Day. Registration is available in person until 8:00 p.m. under the current court order.

Returning your ballot

Your ballot must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day at the County Elections Office or a polling place. A postmark does not count. If you are mailing your ballot, mail it early.

Where to drop off your ballot

Drop off your ballot at the County Elections Office, 316 N Park Ave, Helena, or call 406-447-8339 for Election Day drop-off locations.

Lewis and Clark County Elections Office

316 N Park Ave, Room 168, Helena, MT 59623
First floor of the City-County Building, off the north entrance from the Lawrence St. parking lot

Phone: 406-447-8339
Email: elections@lccountymt.gov
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Election Day, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

County elections website

Check your registration and find your polling place

Use the state's My Voting Information tool to confirm your registration, track your absentee ballot, find your polling place, and view a sample ballot.

Am I in House District 81?

My Voting Information shows your legislative district. You can also see the district boundaries on the House District 81 maps (Lewis & Clark County).