Elections

Recall Election for Lincoln Sewer Board members Eric Gool and Mike Winters - July 21, 2026

Recall will be held by mail-in ballot and must be received by the Lewis and Clark Elections Office by July 21, 2026. 

 New Birth Year Affirmation Requirement Begins October 1, 2025

In 2025, the Montana Legislature passed HB719 requiring voters to provide their birth year when voting by absentee ballot or by mail. This requirement officially begins on October 1, 2025. The signature requirement for absentee and mail ballots has not changed and a signature is still required for all elections. If you have any questions, please contact the Lewis and Clark County Elections Office at 406-447-8339, or the Montana Secretary of State’s Office at 406-444-9608.

Election Day Voter Registration Open until 8pm

District Court Judge Adam Larsen has issued an injunction blocking SB 490 which will remain in place until a final decision can be made on the legal challenge. Under SB 490, Election Day voter registration ended at noon. The Election office will NOT be open on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as was previously required under SB 490.

Federal, State, County and Precinct Level Races

US Senator

US Representative 2nd Congressional District

Public Service Commissioner District 5

State Senator - Districts 9, 41, 42

State Representative - Districts 17, 76, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84

State Supreme Court Justice #4

District Court Judge District 1, Dept 3

County Commissioner - District 2

Sheriff-Coroner

Treasurer-Clerk and Recorder

County Superintendent of Schools

Justice of the Peace

Example Ballots

How do I vote in the next election?

1. Register to vote.(PDF, 765KB) (Regular registration closes 30 days before Election Day. If it is within 30 days of the election, you may "late register" in person at the elections office.
2. Request an absentee (mailed) ballot(PDF, 389KB) or use My Voting Information to locate your polling place.*
   *For many local elections, such as school or city elections, there are no polling places - all ballots are mailed.
3. Submit your absentee/mail ballot by 8pm on Election Day** or visit your polling place by 8pm on Election Day.
   **Postmarks are not accepted on absentee/mail ballots; your ballot must be received by 8pm on Election Day!

For more information, visit our Voter Information Page or contact us.

Voter Registration Forms

Montana Voter Registration Application(PDF, 765KB)

Absentee Ballot Application(PDF, 389KB)

Absent Military and Overseas Citizens Voter Registration

Not sure if you're registered to vote?

Check your status at: My Voting Information

• Confirm your voter registration information
• Track your absentee ballot in Federal Elections
• Locate your polling place
• View your Federal Primary or Federal General sample ballot

Voter Registration Application(PDF, 765KB)

• Application to register to vote. You should also use this form to update your name, address, or signature. Includes option to sign up to receive all ballots in the mail.

Absentee Ballot Application(PDF, 389KB)

• Request to receive a ballot in the mail. You can use this form to request a ballot for a specific election, or to sign up for the absentee list and receive all your ballots in the mail. You must be registered to vote to use this form.

Replacement Ballot Request Form(PDF, 299KB)

• For voters who were already issued a mail/absentee ballot and need to request a new ballot. This form can only be used if the original ballot has not yet been returned. Use this form if you did not receive your ballot, lost it, made a mistake, or if your dog ate your ballot.

Application for Designation of Agent(PDF, 363KB)

• Voters with a disability use this form to appoint someone to assist them with voter registration, ballot requests, and voting. Authorizes voter's agent to sign on behalf of the voter. Form must be completed in front of two witnesses - see form for more details.

Request for Voter File or Absentee List(PDF, 111KB)

• Request for list of registered voters or list of absentee voters. List may be purchased for noncommercial use only.

Absentee Ballot Request due to Illness or Health Emergency(PDF, 212KB)

• A voter who is prevented from voting at the polls as a result of sudden illness or health emergency occurring between 5 p.m. of the Friday before the election and before the close of polls on election day, may request to vote absentee ballot which will be delivered in person to the voter by the absentee election board or an authorized election official. 

Public Records Request(PDF, 115KB)

• To request public records (other than lists of registered voters), use this form.

Removal from Absentee List(PDF, 211KB)

• This form is for someone who would like to stop receiving all ballots in the mail.

Cancellation of Voter Registration(PDF, 181KB)

• Used to cancel your voter registration. If you cancel your registration, you will have to register again if there is an election you want to vote in.

Landowner Request for Mail Ballot(PDF, 178KB)

• Owners of property in a fire district holding an election who are not already registered to vote in that district may use this form to request a ballot. Proof of payment of taxes on the land in the fire district must be submitted with this form.

Water and/or Sewer District Mail Ballot Request Form(PDF, 177KB)(PDF, 231KB)

• Residents and property owners in a Water and/or Sewer District who are not already registered to vote use this form to request a ballot. The deadline for residents who are not registered to vote to use this form to request a ballot is 8pm on Election Day. The deadline for property owners to use this form to request a ballot is 25 days before Election Day. The 25-day deadline also applies to those voting on behalf of a property held in trust or a property owned by a corporation, company, or anyone else.

Lewis & Clark County employs over 200 Election Judges to help run countywide elections. Most of our election judges staff polling places, helping electors make their vote count and protecting the integrity of the election process. Other judges work in the election office to prepare thousands of absentee ballots for counting and provide other election day assistance.

Interested in becoming an Election Judge?

Election Judge Requirements:

• At least 18 years old
• Registered to vote in Lewis & Clark County
• Attended training*
• Not a candidate or relative of a candidate(PDF, 61KB) running in the precinct you work

*Election Judge Training is held before the Primary Election in even-numbered years, typically in April. If you miss the training, make-up sessions may be available.

• April 6th from 9am to 12pm
• April 7th from 2pm to 5pm
• April 13th from 9am to 12pm
• April 14th from 2pm to 5pm
  

Register today! 

If you are interested in becoming an Election Judge, please emailelections@lccountymt.govor call406-447-8339.

Training Resources:

Chief Election Judge Manual (2026, Montana Secretary of State's Office)(PDF, 835KB)

Ballot Judge Manual (2026, Montana Secretary of State's Office)(PDF, 462KB)

Poll Book Judge Manual (2026, Montana Secretary of State's Office)(PDF, 534KB)

Register Judge Manual (2026, Montana Secretary of State's Office)(PDF, 527KB)

Provisional Judge Manual (2026, Montana Secretary of State's Office)(PDF, 685KB)

Election Day at the Polls (2026, Montana Secretary of State's Office)(PDF, 4MB)

Ballot Counting and Tabulating (2026, Montana Secretary of State's Office)(PDF, 870KB)

2024 Election Judge Certification(PPTX, 14MB) 

Election Judge Training Videos

Election Judge Handbook (2024)

Where can I find voter registration and ballot request forms?

What is on the next ballot?

How do I vote in the next election?

Where can I find Election Results?

Where can I find more information about running as a candidate in an election?

The County-level results for the 2024 General Election are now official after the completion of the canvass. The results can be found here. (PDF, 570KB)(PDF, 539KB)

The Canvass Packet reviewed by the County Canvass Board can be found here. (PDF, 3MB)

Election Results Archive

Additional results can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Contact us if you cannot find what you are looking for.

Our office provides extracts of the public information contained in our database of registered voters for noncommercial use only.

The price for a voter registration file or absentee list is:

$25 per Precinct

$25 per House District

$50 per Senate District

$125.00 per County

We are happy to print your list, copy the file to a disc, or if the file is small enough, email it to you. We can also provide the information to you on labels, for an additional fee.

Please submit any requests for files via the Voter File Request form(PDF, 111KB).

Statewide voter file information may be purchased from the Secretary of State's office.

Mail Ballot Plan for the Lincoln/Lewis and Clark County Sewer District. (PDF, 132KB)

2026 General Election - Tuesday, November 3

US Senate
US Representative 2nd Congressional District
Public Service Commissioner District 5
State Senate - Districts 9, 41, 42
State Representative - 17, 76, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
County Commissioner District 2
Sheriff-Coroner
Justice of the Peace

State, County, and Precinct-level Races

• State Legislators and Federal candidates must file with the Montana Secretary of State's Office.
• If you have any questions, please contact our office at 406-447-8339 or elections@lccountymt.gov.

The Commissioner of Political Practices enforces campaign finance and campaign practice laws. For more information about campaign practices, finances, and related reports, visit the Commissioner of Political Practices' website.

Some candidates are required to file statements of candidacy with the Commissioner of Political Practices. Click here to view instructions the COPP office provides on how to file the C1 or C1A statement of candidacy on CERS.(PDF, 156KB)

In the City of Helena political signs are regulated by city ordinance and cannot be placed on city property or on public rights-of-way, including boulevards between the sidewalk and street. The Helena Community Development Department has some information about sign regulations(PDF, 84KB). If you have questions or would like to report a violation, contact Elroy Golemon at 406-447-8448.

In the State of Montana the Montana Department of Transportation regulates political sign placement on interstate highways in accordance with Administrative Rule 18.6.246. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Right of Way Bureau at 406-444-6068.

If you have a complaint about a political sign that is not in Helena City limits or along the interstate, we recommend you contact the candidate or candidate's political party directly. If you are not sure how to contact the candidate or candidate's party, please call us at 406-447-8339 or email us at elections@lccountymt.gov for assistance.

County Precincts(PDF, 2MB) (24 x 36)

Helena Valley Precincts(PDF, 2MB)  (24 x 36)

Helena Area Precincts(PDF, 2MB)  (24 x 36)

County Legislative Districts(PDF, 2MB) (24x36)

Valley Legislative Districts(PDF, 2MB) (24x36)

Helena Area Legislative Districts(PDF, 2MB) (24x36)

Montana Legislative Districts (Montana State Library)

Montana Legislative Districts by City (Montana State Library)

Legislature Interactive Map (Montana Legislature)

* Please visit ourOpen Data site for interactive mapping applications.

School Districts(PDF, 794KB)

Auchard Creek(PDF, 985KB) (24x36)

Augusta(PDF, 1MB) (24x36)

Trinity(PDF, 2MB) (24x36)

East Helena(PDF, 1MB) (24x36)

Helena(PDF, 2MB) (24x36)

Lincoln(PDF, 1MB) (24x36)

Wolf Creek(PDF, 2MB) (24x36)

* Please visit our Open Data site for interactive mapping applications.

County Commission Districts(PDF, 512KB) (24x36)

Helena Valley Commission Districts(PDF, 501KB) (24x36)

* Please visit ourOpen Data sitefor interactive mapping applications.

Helena Citizens Council Districts

East Helena City Wards

County Fire District/Service Areas(PDF, 2MB) (36x48)

Helena Valley Fire Districts/Service Areas(PDF, 2MB) (36x48)

* Please contact the County GIS Office for individual District/Service Area maps.

Polling Places with Addresses (PDF, 83KB)