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“Happy Primary Election Day, Montana! Polls are open, voting is underway, and our voices will be heard! Find your polling place, remember to bring your photo ID, and cast your ballot before polls close at 8 p.m. Thanks for voting, Montana!”
Christi Jacobsen, Montana Secretary of State
Montana Elections Division
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Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen waived the 2026 Annual Report filing fee for all businesses that file between January 1 and April 15, 2026.
Results and information from the 2024 General Election. Results are unofficial until canvassed.
Business registrations and everything you need to start, maintain, and grow your business in Montana. Secretary Christi Jacobsen is waiving the 2026 Annual Report filing fee for businesses that file between January 1 and April 15, 2026.
Maintaining a Notary Commission, Accessing Montana Notary Statutes and Administrative Rules.
Provides state certification for notarized or certified documents that are to be sent to, or used in, a foreign country.
Deadlines, emergency rules, rule notices, issues, and more.
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“Election Day voting is underway.”
That’s the morning message from Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen as polls began opening at 7 a.m. across the state for the 2026 Primary Election.
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and the Montana Election Team are reminding Montana voters of important information ahead of Tuesday’s June 2nd Primary Election.
“Montana has reached the eve of another exciting Election Day, and we want Montana voters to be informed before they head to the polls to cast their votes,” said Secretary Jacobsen.
Election officials across the state are warning Montana voters of potentially long lines on Election Day, June 2nd. Voters wishing to avoid potentially long lines on Election Day may register, update their registration, and cast their vote in person through their local county election office.
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