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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Montana
Voter registration
Online
By mail
Rule: received
In person
30-day deadline fell on Sun Oct 4, observed Mon Oct 5; late registration at county election office until noon Nov 2
Same-day registration
Limited — Late registration through noon the day BEFORE Election Day (not on Election Day)
Early voting
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Nov 2, 2026in-person absentee; ends day before election
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received by noon · no excuse required
Return deadline
Rule: received by 8pm
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Check its status with your state's ballot tracker: Track your ballot.
- Contact your county or local election office, or the Montana election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.