Blaine County Election Dept. - MT

10/05/2026

Early Voting, Late Registration, & Absentee Ballot Reminder

Election Day will be here before we know it, and there are several opportunities to vote early or take care of your absentee ballot.

Absentee ballots are available for pick-up beginning today, Monday, October 5, at the Blaine County Courthouse from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. They will be mailed to voters on the absentee list on Friday, October 9th.

Late registration begins tomorrow, if you are not currently registered to vote in Blaine County you will need to appear in person to register and cast a ballot for the November 3 General Election.

Please pay attention to our Alternative Election Office at Fort Belknap. On the days our election staff are serving voters outside of the courthouse, all election services will be provided there and services at the Blaine County Courthouse will be limited. If you need election assistance, please check the schedule before making your trip so you can go to the right location.

Whether you’re voting early, picking up an absentee ballot, or waiting until Election Day, please make a plan to cast your ballot and give yourself plenty of time.

Your vote matters, and our goal is to make the process as accessible, secure, and straightforward as possible.

10/01/2026

With the November 3 General Election just around the corner, now is a great time to make sure your voter information is accurate and make a plan for how you’ll vote.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
Several important things happen this day:

- Last day of regular voter registration.
After October 5, registration and updates move into the late-registration period. Voters who need to register or update their information will need to do so in person at the designated Election Office/alternative election office to receive a ballot. Late registration is available through Election Day, subject to the applicable deadlines and procedures.

- In-person absentee voting begins.
If you know you won’t be able to make it to your polling place on Election Day, you can come to the Election Office to receive and vote a ballot.

* Please remember: When the Election Office is operating at the alternative election office to serve voters, ballots cannot be issued at the courthouse when the alternative election office is open. Please check the posted schedule before making a trip.

- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Absentee ballots will be mailed to voters who are active on the absentee list.

NOW IS THE TIME TO CHECK YOUR INFORMATION

Visit the Montana voter portal to:

• Verify your voter registration
• Confirm your name and address
• Check your absentee ballot status
• View your sample ballot
• Find your polling place and voting information

Watch your mailbox!
The 2026 Montana Voter Information Pamphlet should be arriving soon. It contains information about the statewide ballot issues appearing on the November 3 ballot, including arguments for and against each measure.

November 3, 2026
Make your plan. Check your information. Know your options. Be ready to vote!

09/25/2026

Don't miss your chance to make a difference.

Your feedback will help guide Blaine County's Road Safety Action Plan. Please click and take a few minutes to voice your concerns.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BlaineCoFB

09/23/2026

It’s never too early to prepare for Election Day, so view your sample ballot today! This is among the earliest sample ballots available to Montana voters, thanks to the dedication and efficiency of the Montana Election Team.

09/19/2026

Civic education starts long before a person casts their first ballot.

If we want young people to become informed, engaged citizens, we have to give them opportunities to learn about their community and understand how their government works while they are still in school.

Today’s students are tomorrow’s voters, community leaders, volunteers, jurors, board members, and neighbors.

The foundation for an engaged community is built one young citizen at a time.

09/17/2026

This is an important position that requires someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with confidential information and important deadlines.

If you or someone you know may be interested, please take a look at the job posting and share the opportunity!

NOW HIRING!
Clerk and Recorder's Office
OFFICE CLERK (Payroll, Recording, Accounts Payable)

CLICK THE LINK TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY!
https://blainecounty-mt.gov/human-resources/

Position is open until filled with an application review on Friday, October 2, 2026, position will be subject to closure after that date.

Ph. 406-357-3220

09/15/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day!

With Election Day coming up on November 3, now is a great time to make sure your voter registration information is current.

✅ Check your voter registration status
✅ Register to vote if you’re not already registered
✅ Update your address or other registration information if needed

Montana voters can check their registration information online at voterportal.mt.gov or contact the Blaine County Election Office at 406-357-4022 for assistance.

Don’t wait until the last minute. Make sure your voter registration is ready for Election Day!

Your vote. Your voice. Your community.

09/09/2026

Help make travel safer in Blaine County!

Your voice can help shape Blaine County's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan. Take just a few minutes to share your transportation safety experiences and help identify where improvements are needed.

Learn more and take the survey: http://blainecounty-ss4a.com/

Don't miss your chance to make a difference. Your feedback will help guide future transportation safety improvements in Blaine County. Take the survey today, then share this post to help us hear from even more community members!

08/31/2026

SERVING AWAY FROM HOME?

If you’re an active-duty service member, an eligible military family member, or a U.S. citizen living overseas, you may qualify to vote under UOCAVA — the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

Montana provides special options for eligible UOCAVA voters to register, request an absentee ballot, receive their ballot electronically, and return their voted ballot.

Don’t wait until the last minute. Make sure your voter registration and mailing information are current and request your ballot early. UOCAVA ballots will be mailed or emailed on September 18th for the upcoming Federal General Election.

Learn more, check eligibility, and get step-by-step instructions from the Montana Secretary of State:

sosmt.gov/elections/military-overseas/

Thank you to those serving our country, wherever duty takes you.

08/27/2026

The close of regular voter registration for the November 3 General Election closes in 39 days.