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. Registration is still possible after this date; see late registration below.
• 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. This is the mailing date; allow time for delivery.
• 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. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration is available in person until 8:00 p.m. under the current court order.

Voting by mail

Absentee ballots are mailed only to voters who have applied for one (the absentee list). Being registered does not by itself mean a ballot will be mailed to you. If you are not on the absentee list, you can apply for an absentee ballot by noon on Monday, November 2, or vote at your polling place on Election Day.

Before you return your ballot, sign the affirmation on the return envelope and write your birth year where indicated. The person the ballot was issued to must be the one who signs.

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.

Official election resources

These are government services. The campaign cannot check your registration or confirm that your ballot was received.

• Check your registration, track your absentee ballot, find your polling place, and see a sample ballot: My Voting Information (Montana Secretary of State)
• Find your House district by address: Legislative district lookup (Montana Legislature), or the House District 81 maps (Lewis & Clark County)
• Statewide voting information: votemt.gov, or the Secretary of State's Elections Help Line at (406) 444-9608

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
Normal business hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Call the office to confirm hours during the election.

County elections website