{"id":351483,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/montana-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:25:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:25:35","slug":"montana-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/montana-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Montana Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    Montana Voting Guide<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    Voting in Montana is open to U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old, registered to vote, and have lived in the state for at least 30 days before Election Day. This guide covers registration deadlines, ID requirements, absentee voting, and what to do if something goes wrong at the polls.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Montana<\/span>‘s voting rules are clear for most voters, but situations such as a past felony conviction<\/span> or uncertain registration status<\/span> can create difficulties. If you believe your voting rights<\/span> have been violated, consult a\u00a0civil rights attorney<\/a>\u00a0to understand your options and next steps.<\/p>\n

    Am I eligible to vote in Montana<\/span>?<\/h2>\n

    To be eligible to vote in Montana<\/span>, you must be a citizen of the United States<\/span>, at least 18 years old on Election Day<\/span>, and a registered voter<\/span> for at least 30 days.<\/p>\n

    The following people are not able to vote in Montana<\/span>:<\/p>\n