We have voter registration forms and absentee ballots at Gallatin
Democrat HQ 422 East Mendenhall. 587-0411
One stop shopping: Get your voter registration, campaign materials and absentee ballots at one place.
We'll even drop off your registration at the County Courthouse.
What's my Precinct? Maps
of the Precincts
Where to Vote precincts with maplinks
Voter ID
Gallatin County Elections Office: 582-3060
Your first place for first rate information. They're friendly, professional
and very helpful.
Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder Shelly Vance on this years voting Rights and Responsibilities
Voter Registration Information
The
last day to register for election: October 10th
If you are not a registered
voter in Gallatin County, you can come into the election office,
register to vote, and vote in the office between October 11 and
November 7. However,
on November 6, from noon til 5 p.m., there will be no voting. It may take more time to vote at the courthouse, The lines are longer than usual. |
More Voting Information
This is from the Elections Office website
| · | Remember, if you damage your ballot, make a mistake on it, or overvote, do not throw away your ballot, try to erase it, or scratch out a mistake – just ask an election judge for a new one. |
| · | November 7 is Election Day. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most localities. Precincts of 200 or fewer voters may open their polling places at noon. Check the county election office for the polling times and places in your area. |
| · | Don't forget to bring your ID when you vote! |
How to Vote by Absentee Ballot
| As of Wednesday, November 1st, The election office is not guaranteeing absentee ballots by mail. You need go to the courthouse and pick up the ballot. They can be returned by mail until Friday. |
Gallatin County registrants who wish to vote by mail should contact the Gallatin County Election Office, 311 West Main Street, Room 103, Bozeman MT 59715, 406-582-3060 as soon as possible and request an application for an absentee ballot.
Absentee Ballot application (PDF)
Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot, even if he or she is able to vote in person on Election Day.
To vote absentee, you must first apply for an absentee ballot. Applications are available during a period beginning 75 days before Election Day and ending at noon on the day before the election. You may pick one up at your local election office or at the Secretary of State's Office, or you may call either office and ask to have one mailed to you.
Military personnel serving outside the state or Montana residents living overseas may apply for an absentee ballot at any time.
Once you've submitted your application, your absentee ballot will be mailed to you, unless you indicate on the application that you would prefer to have someone pick it up for you. Once you've marked your ballot, return it to the Gallatin County courthouse before the polls close on Election Day in the secrecy envelope that is provided.
The fastest way to vote absentee is to go directly to your Gallatin County courthouse, where you can apply for a ballot and vote all at the same time.
For more information about voting, call 582-3060 or call the Secretary of State's toll-free voter hotline: 1-888-884-VOTE (8683). You can also contact our Election Bureau at 406-444-4732 or soselection@state.mt.us.
Secretary of State Web site
The Secretary of State provides information on voter location and voter law
Here's a Map of the Bozeman
- Belgrade Area Legislative Districts Statewide: Map
of the 2005 Montana Legislature If you live in Belgrade
or Livingston and want to know the your Legislative District you'll need this
pdf
Where to Vote precincts with maplinks:
List from the Gallatin County election office of precincts voting places and a map link
to those locations
What's my Precinct? Maps of the Precincts
Voter ID
Every Montana voter is required at the polls to show a
drivers’ license, tribal ID, student ID, current utility
bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document
that includes the voter’s current address.
Valid Forms of ID: Here