About the Elections and Government Services Division

The Secretary of State's election staff is responsible for interpreting state election laws and ensuring that they are implemented uniformly throughout the state. It also:

• Qualifies candidates for the ballot.
  
  
• Qualifies initiatives and referendums for the ballot.
  
  
• Certifies the language and form of the ballot.
  
  
• Publishes the official state voter information pamphlet.
  
  
• Conducts the official canvass of election results.
  
  
• Trains local election officials.

The staff is responsible for filing and maintaining all official acts of the executive and legislative branches of state government, including laws and appointments.

The Elections and Government Services Division is not responsible for campaign or lobbying issues.  A separate agency, the Commissioner of Political Practices, has jurisdiction over campaign finance and campaign issues. The commissioner also monitors and enforces laws relating to lobbying disclosure and ethical standards of conduct for legislators, public officers, and state employees.

Elections and Government Services Links:

• NEW! 2008 Ballot Issues
• 2007 Legislative Roster
• Absent Military or Overseas
• Ballot Issues
• Candidate Information
• Citizen Involvement
• County Election Administrators
• County Voting Systems  
• County Websites
• Election Calendar
• File for Office
• For Election Officials
• Frequently Asked Questions
• HAVA
• Official Election Results
• Political Parties
• Term Limits
• Voter File
• Voter Turnout History
• Voting Information

If you have questions about voting or elections or want to report voter fraud, contact the Election Bureau at (406) 444-4732, email soselection@mt.gov, or call the Secretary of State's toll-free voter hotline below.