Voter Information

Voter Registration

In order to vote in Flathead County elections, you must:

  • Be 18 years old or older on or before the next election.
  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Have resided in Montana and Flathead County for at least 30 days.
  • Be registered to vote.

You will not be allowed to vote if:

  • You're a convicted felon serving a sentence in a penal institution
  • You've been judged in a court of law to be of unsound mind.

 

 How to Register

Registering to vote in Flathead County is simple and quick.

You may:

  • Visit our office located in the Old Courthouse on weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Fill out a Voter Registration Form available on this site or at many local government agencies.
  • Fill out a Voter Registration Form when you apply or renew your Driver's License.

For regular registration, your voter registration form must be postmarked or received by the Election Department at least 30 days before the election.

For late registration (anytime after the close of regular registration), you must appear in person at the Election Department up to and including election day, fill out a voter registration card, and vote a ballot that you receive from the election office staff.

Absentee Voters

Absentee voters may vote in person during a period beginning 30 days prior to a General Primary or General Election and 20 days prior to a City Primary or City General. If unable to appear in person, the voter may request that a ballot be mailed to him or her by submitting a written request bearing the signature and birth date of the individual for whom the ballot is being requested. The elector must submit the absentee application to the Election Administrator either in person, by mail or by fax. Absentee voting closes at noon the day before the election. Any ballots mailed to a voter must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

PLEASE NOTE: You may find all these documents in the downloads section of our department, or the Interactive Services - Documents and Downloads section of the County site.