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Christi Jacobsen
About your Montana Secretary of State
Christi Jacobsen became Montana’s 22nd Secretary of State on January 4, 2021.
Secretary Jacobsen has delivered historic results for Montanans by cutting red tape for businesses, eliminating and cutting fees, strengthening election integrity in Montana, and leading with a servant’s heart. Under her leadership, the Secretary of State has served a record number of new and existing businesses.
Secretary Jacobsen is a native Montanan, born and raised in Helena. She graduated from Capital High School and Carroll College and earned her master’s degree in public administration from the University of Montana. She and her husband, Eric, raised their family in Helena. Christi has over two decades of leadership, business, and public service experience.
I lead with character, heart, and resiliency.
Safe and secure elections, voter identification, short lines at the polls, cleaning voter rolls, making it easy to do business in Montana, and less government along the way.
Cut Business Fees in half for Montana Businesses
Resulting in record business growth. Roughly 53,000 new business registrations filed in 2022.
Secure Elections
Launched modern, secure election management system.
Keeping Systems up to Date
Developed replacement system for Administrative Rules of Montana & Montana Administrative Register.
Strong Support for Montana Schools and Public Lands
Generated millions of dollars of revenue for Montana schools and increased public access with the Land Board.
Civic Duty
Placed Constitutions in the hands of Montana students.