Response to Aug. 24, 2026 US Supreme Court Ruling:
We are still sorting through the legal technicalities involved in this case to determine the impact on the upcoming general election. We have not received any guidance from the Secretary of State's Office yet, and we will continue to follow all federal, state and local election requirements and guidance from that office and our County Attorney's Office. If there is a change to voting procedures, we will provide updated guidance to all voters.
2026 Elections
November 3, 2026 - Federal General Election
A federal general election is held every even-numbered year on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Ballots will mail to absentee voters and polling places will be open.
Important dates in the General Election cycle:
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Friday, Sept. 18 - UOCAVA (military and oversees) ballots mail
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Monday, Oct. 5 - regular voter registration closes at 5 p.m.
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Tuesday, Oct. 6 - late registration begins at 8 a.m. (voters must appear in person to register to vote or make changes to existing voter registration)
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Friday, Oct. 9 - absentee ballots mail
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Monday, Nov. 2 - temporary close of late registration, noon to 5 p.m. (no registrations will be processed during this time)
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Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Election Day
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Voter registration is available from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elections Center
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Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Voter Services Events
The Missoula County Elections Office staff will be hosting voter services events in the community leading up to Election Day.
At the events listed below, voters can work directly with our staff to register to vote, update their registration, request a replacement ballot, drop off their absentee ballot or cast their ballot.
Seeley Lake Elementary School - Board Room
- Tuesday, October 13 from 3:30 to 7 p.m.
- 200 School Lane, Seeley Lake
Lolo School - Commons Space
- Tuesday, October 20 from 3 to 7 p.m.
- 5305 Farm Ln, Lolo
Frenchtown Fire Station - East Entrance
- Wednesday, October 21 from 3 to 7 p.m.
- 16875 Marion, Frenchtown
University of Montana - James E. Todd - Room 203
- Tuesday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 32 Campus Dr, Missoula
Gray Wolf Peak Casino Lobby
- Wednesday, October 29, from 2 to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 31, from 12 to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Election Day
- 20750 US-93, Evaro
Did you know?
Missoula County offers pre-paid postage on all mail ballots.Polling Place Locations
Visit MyVoterPageMT.com to view your voter registration and confirm your polling place location.
The following polling place locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.
- Bonner School
9045 Highway 200 E, Bonner 59823 - Clinton Elementary School
20397 E Mullan Rd, Clinton 59825 - Former Cold Springs School
2625 Briggs St, Missoula 59803 - East Missoula Community Center
314 Montana Ave, Missoula 59802 - Frenchtown Fire Station
16875 Marion, Frenchtown 59834 - Front Step Community Land Trust
1500 Burns Street, Missoula 59802 - Gray Wolf Peak Casino
20750 US-93, Missoula 59808 - Hellgate Elementary School
2385 Flynn Ln, Missoula 59808 - Lifelong Learning Center
310 S Curtis, Missoula 59801 - Lolo School
5305 Farm Ln, Lolo 59847 - MCPS Admin Building
909 South Ave. West, Missoula 59801 - Missoula Library
455 E Main, Missoula 59802 - Orchard Homes
2537 S. Third St. West, Missoula 59804 - Petty Creek Fire Station
995 Terrace View Dr, Alberton 59820 - Potomac Greenough Community Center
29827 Potomac Rd, Bonner 59823 - Seeley Lake Elementary School
200 School Lane, Seeley Lake 59868 - Spring Meadows Fire Station
9350 Ladyslipper Lane, Missoula 59808 - Swan Valley School
6423 Highway 83 N, Condon 59826 - Target Range School
4095 South Ave West, Missoula 59804 - James E. Todd Building
University of Montana, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula 59812