Elections in Montana local government
What Montana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
184 Montana meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Montana with the most elections activity
- Missoula County, MT (27)
- Cascade County, MT (19)
- Great Falls, MT (19)
- Anaconda, MT (19)
- Butte, MT (15)
- Granite County, MT (14)
- Broadwater County, MT (11)
- Missoula, MT (11)
- Sanders County, MT (8)
- Bozeman, MT (8)
- Sidney, MT (7)
- Laurel, MT (5)
Latest matching meetings
Lolo Community Council to elect officers and hear county plan update
The Lolo Community Council is meeting to elect officers for the 2026-27 term, hear reports from county departments and local schools, and discuss the upcoming countywide comprehensive plan for unincorporated areas. Public comment is invited on agenda items and other topics.
Sanders County discusses subdivision regulations and partisan election questions
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding updates to the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations. The meeting also includes a reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01 concerning partisan elections and several administrative items.
County to vote on election relocation, deputy contract, and road repairs
The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to consider several contracts and resolutions. Items include relocating the Election Department to ExpoPark for the November election, amending the deputy sheriff collective bargaining agreement, and approving engineering contracts for structural evaluations and…
Parks board to elect officers, nominate park stewards, approve Kona agreement
The Missoula County Parks and Trails Advisory Board is meeting to elect officers, consider park steward nominations, and review a Kona FAS M&M agreement. The board will also hear staff and committee reports, then tour Marshall Mountain after adjournment.
Council to consider ballot measure, solicitor/alcohol code updates, and $887,666 water draw
The Sidney City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the August 31 special budget meeting, plus committee reports and a preliminary budget presentation. New business includes a resolution to place a local government review question on the November 2026 ballot, first readings of ordinances…
Council to approve payroll, legal services agreement, and meeting rescheduling
The Laurel City Council will vote on routine consent items including claims and a payroll register, and will consider resolutions to reschedule a meeting on Election Day and to authorize the mayor to sign a legal services agreement with attorneys Susan B. Swimley and Tara Depuy. The agenda also includes a motion to…
Study Commission to discuss voter education and ballot items
The Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission is holding a regular meeting with public comment periods and approval of prior minutes. The main new business items are updates on voter education and ballot items, though no specific details are provided in the agenda.
Board to vote on Wilson Park property ballot resolution
The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to vote on a ballot resolution regarding the Wilson Park property, which includes the Bus Barn. The meeting will follow standard procedural steps, including public comment and adjournment.
Commissioners consider ballot issue for November 3, 2026 general election
The Granite County Commissioners will meet to discuss county infrastructure, public safety, and intergovernmental agreements. The session includes a second reading and adoption of a resolution regarding a ballot issue election.
Library board to vote on legal agreement with Bill Bronson
The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda, adopt June meeting minutes, and accept financial reports for June. New business includes electing a chair and vice-chair, considering a legal agreement with Mr. Bill Bronson, and removing the forms section from the policy manual. The…
County Commission to consider contracts, DUI task force appointment
The Cascade County Commission will review the treasurer's and accounts payable reports, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider multiple contracts including animal shelter interlocal, elections administration, and vaccine MOU. They will also act on appointments to the DUI Task Force and Great Falls…
Review board to adopt final report, discuss ballot item
The Local Government Review Board is meeting to consider adopting its final report and to discuss an education/public outreach report and ballot item. The agenda also includes approval of the July 2nd meeting minutes and public comment. No other substantive actions are listed.
Commissioners to review 2026 General Election ballot language for review study commission
The Granite County Commissioners will discuss and decide on several operational matters, including propane contracts and jail equipment. The body will also review ballot language for the 2026 General Election regarding a Local Government Review Study Commission's final report.
Commission to consider ballot measure for permanent ambulance service funding
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission will approve minutes from July meetings and authorize payment of pending claims. Commissioners will discuss several unfinished items, including a resolution to place an ambulance service levy question on the general election ballot, a clinical affiliate agreement with Montana…
Missoula County Parks Board to elect officers and nominate park stewards
The Parks and Trails Advisory Board will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, elect officers, and nominate individuals for the Park Steward program. The meeting will conclude with a tour of Marshall Mountain.
Library board to set FY2026-2027 budget and elect officers
The Butte-Silver Bow Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the June minutes, review the Librarian's Report and financials, and discuss the 2026 Public Library Standards Report. The board will also set goals and the FY2026-2027 budget, and elect officers for the coming year. Public comment is invited on…
Commission discusses ambulance levies and economic development grants
The Commission will discuss a resolution to place an ambulance service levy on the general election ballot. Other discussion items include clinical affiliate agreements, public health preparedness task orders, and economic development grants.
Board will elect FY27 officers and approve June minutes
The Whitefish Community Library Board will consider unfinished business items, including approval of the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes, a review of edits to Policy 2028 Hot Spots, and updates on sprinkler heads and the library’s credit union account. The board will also elect officers for fiscal year 2027. No other…
Study Commission to finalize ballot language and report
The Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission will review and potentially approve ballot initiatives and language, finalize its report, and discuss voter education materials. A public hearing may be held. The meeting includes standard procedural items.
Commissioners to decide on employee salaries and courthouse roof contract
The Granite County Commissioners will meet to determine compensation and COLA for elected and non-union employees. The board will also consider a contract for a new courthouse roof and ballot language for the 2026 General Election.
Great Falls Transit District to elect officers and discuss budget
The Great Falls Transit District Board will convene to elect officers, review financial and ridership reports, and discuss a preliminary budget. The meeting will also cover the purchase of emergency radio equipment.
County commission to adopt interim operating budget for FY2027
The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session and public hearing to consider several items, including adopting a tentative interim operating budget for fiscal year 2027, cancelling delinquent taxes totaling $49,060.44, and appointing two applicants to the Gore Hill Fire Fee Service Area board. The board will…
Granite County commissioners discuss road, insurance, and election matters
The Granite County Board of Commissioners will review weekly reports, approve claims, and discuss a cyber insurance application and a task order for the immunization program. The board will also canvass for a primary election and interview road crew candidates.
Cascade County Board of County Canvassers to conduct 2026 Primary Election Canvass
The Board of County Canvassers will meet to conduct the 2026 Primary Election Canvass. The meeting includes a presentation by Elections Administrator Terry Thompson and a period for public comment.
Commissioners to certify 2026 primary election results
The Council of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct the official canvass of the 2026 Federal Primary Election, as required by state law. The meeting is called by the Chief Executive and the Clerk & Recorder requests approval of the canvass to meet statutory deadlines. No other business is scheduled.
Sanders County Board to canvass election and discuss administrative items
The Sanders County Board of Commissioners will conduct an election canvass and review administrative items including a Clean Lakes agreement, library board appointments, and airport agreements. A junk vehicle bid opening is canceled.
West Valley Community Council to elect officers on June 11
The council will hold nominations and elections for a chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer. The meeting includes updates from Frenchtown fire, school, and senior services, as well as reports from Public Works and Commissioner Josh Slotnick.
Inter-Neighborhood Council to hold officer elections
The Inter-Neighborhood Council will vote on officer elections as an action item. A special presentation on the Engagement Framework will be given. The council will also hear updates from commission and city liaisons, and neighborhood representatives.
Council to elect officers for 2026-2027 term
The East Missoula Community Council will hold elections for officers for the term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. The agenda also includes community announcements about a free Lions Club picnic on June 20 and an Ice Cream Social on June 28, and a note that a previously mentioned plant clinic has been cancelled. No other…
Election of officers and county updates highlight seeley lake council meeting
The Seeley Lake Community Council will hold its regular meeting with routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and election of officers. Speakers include Missoula County Commissioners for updates and resident input, along with updates from the Blackfoot Clearwater Neighborhood Watch, Seeley…
Neighborhood Council to hear candidate intro, mostly procedural
This meeting of the Great Falls Neighborhood Council District #1 is largely procedural, including approval of previous minutes and updates. The only substantive new business is a candidate introduction for Pam Carroll, HD 24, and a Council of Councils update. Public comment is permitted on non-agenda items.
Billings School District No. 2 to consider budget amendment and election request
The Board of Trustees for the Billings Elementary and High School Districts will meet to discuss a budget amendment resolution. The board will also consider a resolution requesting the county to conduct elections.
Study Commission holds public hearing on proposed self-government powers
The Columbia Falls Local Government Study Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, to receive comments on its Final Report. The report recommends that voters amend the city's plan of government to adopt self-government powers under Montana law, which would provide the city with enhanced…
Public Works to present Stormwater Master Plan
The Council District #4 Neighborhood Council will meet to review the minutes from April 23, 2026. The meeting includes a presentation on the Stormwater Master Plan by Jesse Patton of Public Works and introductions for Senate District 11 candidate Valynda Holland.
Commissioners will consider employee COLA, DUI force budget, and audit committee appointment.
The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold two public comment periods and discuss several agenda items. They will review the Broadwater County DUI Task Force FY27 budget and annual plan, appoint the 2026 Federal Post‑Election Audit Committee, and decide on a cost‑of‑living adjustment for county employees. A consent…
Cascade County appoints members and considers contracts for 2026-2027.
The Cascade County Commission will appoint members to the Black Eagle Fire Fee Service Area, Great Falls Transit Board, and Tax Appeal Board. The board will also consider amendments to a grant contract and three election service contracts.
Study Commission to decide on commissioner pay, number, and ward proposal
The Bozeman Study Commission will consider unfinished business including a proposal for wards as a ballot sub-option, decisions on commissioner pay and the number of commissioners, and motions to resolve inconsistencies in the tentative amended charter. They will also review the draft Bozeman Charter. No minutes are…
Billings School Board to reorganize and administer oaths
The Board of Trustees for Billings Elementary and High School Districts will meet to reorganize the board. The session includes the canvassing of votes from the May 5, 2026 election and trustee election by acclamation.
Study Commission to vote on ballot initiatives
The Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission will continue discussion and hold a vote on ballot initiatives. The meeting also includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.
Board receives criminal‑justice division and election updates
The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from the BCC Chief Officers on the Criminal Justice Division, including organizational changes, program initiatives, and grant activity. An update on school and primary elections will also be presented. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda includes…