Every vote counts! Montana primaries help shape November ballot
With the midterms long behind us, we’re already well into 2020 and another monumental election cycle. Are you registered to vote? Montana’s state and presidential primary is June 2nd, giving residents the chance to decide who should have a spot on the general ballot in November.
Primary and caucus season reduces the sometimes expansive candidate pool, a process that varies state by state. Montana uses an “open primary” which allows registered electors choice of party ballot through which to cast their vote, regardless of affiliation. Voters may vote for any party, but can only return one ballot to be counted.
If you’re not sure about the status of your voter record, log on to www.votinginmontana.com and click ‘My Voter Page’ at the top of the screen. You’ll be rerouted to the Montana Secretary of State’s voter information service. By simply entering your first and last name with your date of birth, you can see if you’re registered to vote, whether you’re an active or inactive voter, whether you’re signed up to vote absentee, and the location of your polling place. You can also view or download a sample ballot 30 days before the election.
Voting in Montana is a thorough online resource for any resident looking to get “Election Ready” in the Treasure State. Find the ‘My Voter Page,’ first-time voter applications, election deadlines, informational articles and more through the aforementioned website. Act now – regular registration deadline for the Montana primaries is May 4th. •
