| Name/Title | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKenna Wallace | Election Administrator | (406) 827-3037 | mcwallace@co.sanders.mt.us |
| Teresa Meagher | Election Clerk | (406)827-6929 | tmeagher@co.sanders.mt.us |
| Cassie Ward | Election Clerk | (406)827-6949 | cward@co.sanders.mt.us |
Elections
The Election Office is responsible for the administration of all federal, state, county and special purpose district elections in Sanders County. School Elections may also be administered by the County Administrator, by request of the district.
Sanders County represents Congressional District 1, Senate Districts 7, 45 and 46, and House Districts 13, 90 and 91. Along with administering these elections, we maintain a voter registration file of about 10,000 voters over 9 precincts in the county.
UPCOMING ELECTIONS:
November 7, 2023 — Municipal General for Town of Hot Springs & Town of Thompson Falls
May 7, 2024 — School & Special Purpose District Election
June 5, 2024 — Federal Primary Election
November 5, 2024 — Federal General Election
Montana Elections include:
- Federal Primary Elections — June of Even Years
- Federal General Elections — November of Even Years
- Municipal Primary Elections — September of Odd Years
- Municipal General Elections — November of Odd Years
- School & Special District Elections — May, Yearly
If you have any questions, call us or stop by the office.
Want to be a part of the process? Sign up to be an Election Judge HERE!
Election Results
Election Notices
Sample Ballots
2023 Municipal General
- Town of Hot Springs
- Thompson Falls Ward 1
- Thompson Falls Ward 2
- Thompson Falls Ward 3
2023 Plains Street District #1 Levy Election
2023 School/Special District Election
Election Forms
- Voter Registration Forms and Information
- Absentee Voting Forms and Information
- Application-for-Absentee-Ballot
- Seasonal Absentee Voter Form
- Change of Address Form
- Military and Overseas Citizen (UOCAVA) Information
- Voters with Disabilities Forms and Information
- Polling Place and Satellite Office Information
- Voter Registration List Request
- Ballot-Replacement-Request
- Absentee Removal Form
- Frequently Asked Questions
Candidate Filing Information
Additional Candidate information can be found on the Secretary of States Website or Commissioner of Political Practice Website.
County
- Filing opens January 11, 2024 closes @ 5 PM March 11, 2024
- File and pay filing fee (if applicable) with County Election Administrator
- Filing Fee Chart 2022 Election
- Candidates must file C1A form
- Candidate Calendar
County Forms
- Declaration of Nomination and Oath of Candidacy
- How to File C1A form
- Positions Open for Filing
- See who has filed
Federal
Municipal
- Filing opens – Closes 5 PM
- File and pay filing fee (if applicable) with County Election Administrator
- Candidates must file C1A form
- 2024 Calendar
Municipal Forms
- Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy
- Write-in Candidate Declaration and Oath
- How to File a C1A Form
- See who has filed
School Disricts
- Filing opens – closes –
- File with School Clerk
- Positions Open
- 2024 Calendar
School Districts Forms
- Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy
- See who has filed
Special Purpose Districts
- Filing opens December 14, 2023 – closes February 12, 2024
- File with County Election Administrator
- 2024 Calendar
Special Purpose District Forms
- Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy
- Write-in Declaration and Oath of Candidacy
- See who has filed
Other Forms
Election Calendars
Voting Systems
Maps
- Interactive District Map
- State House & Senate District Map
- State Public Service Commissioner District Map
- Montana Congressional Districts
- Sanders County House Districts 2023-2032
- Voter Precincts (PRE-2023 Redistricting. Updated map coming soon!)
- City of Thompson Falls – Wards
- City of Plains – Wards
- City of Hot Springs
- School Dist Whole County
- Commissioner Districts
Sanders County State Representatives
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Phone Number
(406) 827-3038
Fax
(406) 827-6970
elections@co.sanders.mt.us
Address
Clerk & Recorder / Election Administrator
1037 W Main St. STE 102 / PO Box 519
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
