Regular voter registration closes Oct. 7, late registration deadline subject to change
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News from the Lake County Election Office
LAKE COUNTY — Notice is hereby given that in Lake County, on Nov. 5, 2024, a General Election will be held to elect federal, state, and county candidates. CI-126, 127 & 128 will also be on the ballot.
Persons who wish to register or need to update registration information may submit an application for registration by mail, email, or by appearing at the county election office during regular registration. If you have moved or changed your mailing address, please update your registration information by submitting a voter registration application indicating the voter’s current information.
Regular registration for the election will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7. After regular registration has closed, late registration is available at the county election office until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Between noon and 5 p.m. the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration application, but you will need to return to the election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot.
Note: Montana’s late registration deadline is the subject of an active lawsuit, and the deadline may be subject to change.
Voter registration applications can be found at Montana Voter Registration Application (sosmt.gov) or at the elections office 106 4th Ave. E Polson MT 59860.
All active and inactive electors of Lake County are entitled to vote in the election. Absentee ballots will only be mailed to active electors beginning Oct. 11. Voted ballots must be received in the Lake County Election Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Nov. 5) to be counted. Postmarks cannot be accepted. If you do not receive a ballot, contact the elections office at 406-883-7268 for instructions on registering or updating your registration to receive a ballot. The deadline for polling place voters to request an absentee ballot is 12 p.m. (noon) Nov. 4.
Polling places will be open on Election Day (Nov. 5) from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In-person registration, voting, and ballot drop-off are available at the county elections office located at the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The election office will be closed on Oct. 12 due to the federal holiday and will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day (Nov. 5).
If you have questions or need assistance with voter registration and voting, call the elections office at 406-883-7268 or email tkramer@lakemt.gov. Voters may check their voter status, track their ballot, and view a sample ballot at Voter Portal (mt.gov)
