Governor of Montana
Republican
Montana early vote
Election Day : poll hours and where to voteToday is Election Day, November 3. Polls: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mountain time.
Map of Montana
Map of Montana counties. Point to or tap a county to see its name.
Ballots cast
Official counts for Montana will appear here once we've recorded them from the state's own report.
Voting
Polls close 10 p.m. ET
- Early in person:
- October 5 to November 2
- Mail:
- From October 9
- Election Day:
- last polls close 10 p.m. ET
On the ballot
1 race
- U.S. Senate
3 statewide ballot measures
Current public records
Who holds office in Montana
Current officeholders and seats, from official office and legislature records.
The Republican Party holds the governor's office and a majority of seats in both legislative chambers.
Lieutenant Governor of Montana
Republican
Attorney General of Montana
Republican
Secretary of State of Montana
Republican
Montana Senate
Seats before the November 3, 2026 election
26 needed for a majority
- 18 Democratic
- 32 Republican
| Party or status | Seats |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 18 |
| Republican | 32 |
Current to November 2, 2026. Source: Montana Senate (opens in a new tab)
Montana House of Representatives
Seats before the November 3, 2026 election
51 needed for a majority
- 42 Democratic
- 58 Republican
| Party or status | Seats |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 42 |
| Republican | 58 |
Current to November 2, 2026. Source: Montana House of Representatives (opens in a new tab)
Members of Congress
U.S. House
2 Republican
- Ryan K. Zinke — Republican
- Troy Downing — Republican
U.S. Senate
2 Republican
- Steve Daines — Republican
- Tim Sheehy — Republican
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Sign up for email updates (opens in a new tab)Quick answers for Montana
- When are polls open in Montana on Election Day?
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, polls in Montana are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mountain time. Some small polling places (fewer than 400 expected in-person voters) may open at noon instead of 7 a.m.; the county mails notice to affected voters. Official source (opens in a new tab)
- Where do I vote in Montana?
- Montana's official polling place lookup ("Where to Vote") shows your polling place by address. Where to Vote (opens in a new tab)
- When is the mail ballot deadline in Montana?
- Absentee ballots must be received by your county election office before 8 p.m. on Election Day; you can also deliver your ballot in person on Election Day. Official source (opens in a new tab)
- Where can I see Montana election results?
- Montana posts unofficial election night results on its official results page. Results are unofficial until the state certifies them. Official results page (opens in a new tab)
Nearby states
Each state counts and reports on its own schedule, so these aren't comparisons with Montana.
Sources and methodology
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About these dates
These are the early voting dates Montana has published for the November 3, 2026 general election. Some dates vary by county or town; your local election office has the hours and places near you.
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