Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens in
Montana
Use this site to vote absentee if you are
- a U.S. citizen.
- at least 18 years old.
- absent from your voting residence.
The absentee voting process applies to you if you are
- an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine absent from your voting residence.
- an eligible spouse or family member of an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine.
- a U.S. citizen residing outside the country.
STEP 1
Register and request your absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
STEP 2
Fill out and send in your ballot when it arrives.
Didn't receive your ballot?
Federal Election Deadlines
| Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Primary June 2, 2026 |
Received by 8 PM, June 2, 2026
|
Received by 8 PM, June 2, 2026
|
Return by Mail: Received by 8 PM, June 2, 2026
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by** 8 PM, June 2, 2026
|
| General Election November 3, 2026 |
Received by 8 PM, November 3, 2026
|
Received by 8 PM, November 3, 2026
|
Return by Mail: Received by 8 PM, November 3, 2026
Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by** 8 PM, November 3, 2026
|
*Ballot Return: The FWAB must be sent by 8:00 PM on the day of the election and received by no later than 3:00 PM on the 6th day after the election.
**Ballot Return: Ballot must be sent by 8:00 PM on the day of the election and received no later than 5:00 PM the day after the election.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
