The 2016 general election is down to its final days. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Absentee ballots were mailed last month and must be returned by Nov. 8. Absentee ballots can be dropped off at the South Campus Building, 40 11th St. W., #230, in Kalispell, which is where late registration can also be conducted.
Voting locations are dependent on your precinct and will be open until 8 p.m. Most residents in the Flathead Valley will vote at the Trade Center at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.
All voters are required to show one form of acceptable identification: driver’s license; school district or postsecondary education photo ID; tribal photo identification card; Costco card; voter confirmation card; or a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or other government document that shows the individual’s name and current address.
For those who are not registered to vote, you must appear in person at the Flathead County Election Department and fill out a voter registration card. For more information, call (406) 758-5535.
Click here to view a list of polling places where you can vote.
Click here to see which voting precinct you’re in and to ensure that you’re registered to vote.
Click here to view a sample ballot for Flathead County.
Click here to visit the Montana Secretary of State’s website for more information on voting.
»»» Live results will be posted at FlatheadBeacon.com on Election Day.
State House & Senate
Young and Unorthodox, Flathead GOP Candidates Mount Challenges on Dems
In House Districts 3 and 5, first-time Republican candidates vie for only two Democratic seats »»» READ MORE
Candidate Questionnaires
The Beacon sent questionnaires to local candidates for the state House and Senate giving them a chance to lay out their platforms and address priority issues that Montana is facing. »»» READ MORE
Flathead County Commission
Incumbent Pam Holmquist (R) vs. Eileen Lowery (D)
Private Property, Jail Crowding and Mental Health at Center of Commission Race
One of Flathead County’s most powerful seats is up for grabs, with incumbent Republican Pam Holmquist squaring off against Democratic political newcomer Eileen Lowery »»» READ MORE
Lincoln County Commission
Rhoda Cargill vs. Jerry Bennett
Newcomer Faces off Against Political Veteran for Lincoln County Commission
Rhoda Cargill says new perspective needed on commission, while Jerry Bennett touts experience »»» READ MORE
Governor
Incumbent Steve Bullock (D) vs. Greg Gianforte (R)
Final Countdown
As the governor’s race enters the home stretch before election, Bullock and Gianforte rev up campaigns »»» READ MORE
Gianforte Says He’ll Bring Business Perspective and Leadership to Statehouse
Republican candidate sticking to message of high-wage job growth »»» READ MORE
Bullock Proposes Tax Waivers, Credits for Businesses
Plan includes waiving 75 percent of the state business equipment tax for a new business »»» READ MORE
Rick Perry Hits Campaign Trail with Gianforte
Former Texas governor and two-time Republican presidential candidate stumps in Flathead Valley »»» READ MORE
Gianforte Sinks $5.1M of Own Money into Governor’s Race
According to campaign finance reports, the Republican cut his campaign two $1 million checks over the last month »»» READ MORE
Dinosaurs Roar into Montana Governor’s Race with New Ad
Paleontologist Jack Horner saying candidate Greg Gianforte thinks the Earth is only a few thousand years old »»» READ MORE
Attorney General: No Authority to Investigate Bullock Emails
Bullock staff says he turned over public records, documents and case files from his time as attorney general »»» READ MORE
Bullock, Gianforte Ratchet Up Campaigns With Early Voting
Candidates are changing their focus from trying to sway undecided voters to rallying their supporters to cast their votes »»» READ MORE
Gianforte Calls for Hiatus for Rulemaking, Large Contracts
The Republican gubernatorial candidate outlined his initiative during a campaign stop in Billings »»» READ MORE
Bullock, Gianforte Duel One Last Time Before Voting Starts
With one month to go until Nov. 8 election, gubernatorial candidates spar over state’s fiscal health »»» READ MORE
Bullock Opponent Questions ‘Most Fiscally Prudent’ Claim
Bullock’s claim is based on a 2014 report by Michael Cembalest »»» READ MORE
Montana Gubernatorial Candidates Clash on Course of Montana Economy
Candidates offered starkly different portrayals of the Treasure State fiscal outlook »»» READ MORE
Gianforte: Sell State Plane, Ground Bullock
Governors have used planes to travel the vast state since the 1960s »»» READ MORE
Gianforte Says Indian Reservations Hinder Free Markets
Governor candidate says shortcomings of tribal governments are preventing businesses from flourishing »»» READ MORE
Gianforte Sends ‘Cease and Desist’ Letter to TV Stations
Attorney for GOP gubernatorial candidate urges networks to stop airing attack ads »»» READ MORE
Wood Products Group Says it Did Not Endorse Gianforte
Republican candidate has been telling people he won the Montana Wood Products Association’s endorsement »»» READ MORE
Bullock Unveils Energy Plan
Governor releases blueprint for “balanced and responsible energy future” »»» READ MORE
What’s at Stake?
Analysis of the 2016 Montana primary election results, featuring interviews with candidates for governor, state and county lawmakers, and political observers »»» READ MORE
U.S. House Representative
Incumbent Ryan Zinke (R) vs. Denise Juneau (D)
House Speaker Paul Ryan Stumps for Zinke in Billings
Republican from Wisconsin described Zinke, a former U.S Navy SEAL, as a rising leader within their party »»» READ MORE
Montana House Race Contrast: Navy SEAL vs Longtime Educator
Analysts have said from the start of the campaign that Juneau faced an uphill battle »»» READ MORE
The Loneliest Seat
In the battle for Montana’s sole U.S. House seat, Democratic challenger Denise Juneau has narrowed her margin on Republican incumbent Ryan Zinke, but is it enough? »»» READ MORE
Zinke Calls Trump’s Comments ‘Wrong,’ but Stops Short of Pulling Endorsement
Democratic opponent for U.S. House calls on Montana’s lone congressman to renounce support after leaked recording of lewd conversation »»» READ MORE
Juneau Says She Would Change Discourse on Gays and Lesbians
Zinke repeated his accusation that Juneau has been lying about his record in Congress »»» READ MORE
New Candidate to Join Zinke, Juneau in Third US House Debate
Breckenridge replaced Mike Fellows as the Libertarian Party candidate »»» READ MORE
Libertarian House Candidate Mike Fellows Killed in Car Crash
Officials say the 59-year-old Fellows died in a head-on collision with another vehicle on Montana Highway 200 Monday night »»» READ MORE
Zinke Misstates Rate of Terrorist Attacks by Children
Zinke said in debates this week that refugee women and children can be terrorist threats »»» READ MORE
Montana U.S. House Candidates Clash Over Coal in Debate
The two major party candidates met for their second debate at Montana State University in Billings »»» READ MORE
Zinke, Juneau Face Off in First U.S. House Debate
Candidates sparred on Native American, rural issues and refugee resettlements »»» READ MORE
Candidates for Montana House Seat Spar Over Public Lands
Juneau portrayed herself as a champion public lands and access on Wednesday »»» READ MORE
Montana Race for U.S. Congress Remains Under the Radar
Zinke’s national stature could rise Monday when he addresses the GOP National Convention in Cleveland »»» READ MORE
Access Groups Say Zinke Waffled on Land Transfer Votes
Whitefish Congressman defends position against outright transfer of federal parcels to state »»» READ MORE
Zinke Backs Trump on Eve of Montana Rally
Zinke became the only statewide elected official to back Trump »»» READ MORE
A Political Education
As a Democrat challenging a Republican incumbent in the race for the U.S. House of Representatives, Denise Juneau faces headwinds as the 2016 elections heat up »»» READ MORE
Zinke Announces Re-election Bid; Says He Will Defend Values
Juneau, who is the state’s superintendent of public instruction, filed candidacy papers on Thursday »»» READ MORE
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court Candidate Pivots to General Election After Primary Win
Kristen Juras campaigned in the Flathead Valley last week »»» READ MORE
Montana Chief Justice Mike McGrath Reflects on First Term
Chief justice said he has kept his pledge to bring greater efficiency to the court »»» READ MORE
Supreme Court Candidate Vows to Keep Politics Out of Justice System
Cascade County District Court judge and Montana Supreme Court justice candidate said partisan politics poses the biggest threat to the state’s highest court »»» READ MORE
Ballot Initiatives
Breaking Down the Ballot Issues
Voters will fill out ballots to determine where Montana stands on trapping, medical marijuana, brain disease and research, victim’s rights »»» READ MORE
Early Voters to Find Full Slate of Ballot Initiatives
Early voting kicked off for state residents Friday »»» READ MORE
Other Races
Secretary of State
Incumbent Monica Lindeen (D) vs. Corey Stapleton (R) vs. Roger Roots (L)
Attorney General
Incumbent Tim Fox (R) vs. Larry Jent (D)
State Auditor
Jesse Laslovich (D) vs. Matt Rosendale (R)