Lincoln County Elections
The Lincoln County Elections Department administers federal, state, county, municipal and special district elections in Lincoln County according to federal and state election laws. School elections are administered by the school district, unless we are asked to assist.
As part of administering these elections, we maintain the voter registration database for approximately 13,187 registered voters. Absentee voters make up 50% of our total registered voters. Lincoln County has 14 precincts and 7 Polling Places. Voter Registration Cards and Absentee Ballot forms can be obtained online, or at the elections office.
2020 General Election Will Be Conducted by Mail Ballot
Due to health concerns from COVID-19 the 2020 General Election is being conducted by mail. No polling places will be open. All ballots will be mailed out to all ACTIVE voters on October 9th. To better serve the public, there will be ballot drop boxes available at multiple locations.
Please click below to see all locations you may securely deposit your ballot at.
Helpful Voting Forms
To provide better service, several filing forms are available to print and personally deliver or mail to the Election Department.
Voter Registration Application
Application for Absentee Ballot
Voting Criteria
To vote in Lincoln County, you must meet the following criteria:
- 18 years old, or older, on, or before, the next election
- A citizen of the United States
- Have lived in Lincoln County, MT for at least 30 days
- Registered to vote as required by law
You cannot vote if:
- You are currently a convicted felon serving a sentence in a penal institution
- Have been judged in a court of law to be of unsound mind
