Richland County MT Elections

04/21/2026

House Bill 719 passed by the 2025 Montana Legislature requires birth year and signature on all absentee ballots. The new law applies to all elections.

04/14/2026

2026 Primary Sample Ballots are now online to view

https://www.richland.org/elections.html

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

Help Wanted: Community Members Needed to Serve as Election Judges in 2026

As preparations begin for the 2026 election cycle, the Clerk and Recorder’s Office is calling on community members to step forward and serve as election judges for the upcoming Primary Election on June 2, 2026, and the General Election on November 3, 2026.

Election judges, also known as poll workers, play a vital role in ensuring that elections run smoothly, fairly, and efficiently. These individuals assist with checking in voters, issuing ballots, and helping maintain an orderly voting environment throughout Election Day. Their work helps uphold the integrity of the democratic process at the local level.

Officials are seeking dependable, community-minded individuals who are willing to commit to a full day of service from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Election Day. Election workers must be a registered voter in Richland County. No prior experience is required, as all election judges will receive training ahead of time. To better accommodate busy schedules, both daytime and newly added evening training sessions will be available this year.

Serving as an election judge is not only a paid opportunity, but also a rewarding way to be directly involved in the civic process. Workers receive an hourly wage, as well as lunch during their shift. Additionally, the training provided qualifies participants to assist with future school elections.

Residents who may be unsure about their availability are still encouraged to attend training or reach out for more information. There is no obligation to work both the primary and general elections in order to participate.

By volunteering as an election judge, local residents have a unique opportunity to support their community and play a direct role in the election process.

Community members interested in serving or those who would like to recommend someone else are encouraged to contact the Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 406-433-1708 to learn more or sign up for a training session. Email [email protected]
Website: Richland.org/elections.html

04/16/2024

Election Judges Training 2024
All election judges and poll workers must attend 1 session

05/16/2022

CHANGE OF POLLING LOCATIONS IN SIDNEY & FAIRVEW

Please note the change of polling locations for Sidney and Fairview.
Richland County will be conducting a Poll Election for the 2022 Primary Election on June 7, 2022.
Sidney
Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 22 & 23 have been permanently moved to the Event Center at Richland County Fairgrounds from the previous polling location of the Sidney Assembly of God Church. The Event Center address is 2118 W. Holly Street, Sidney, MT. Precincts will remain as individual precincts.
Fairview
Precinct 12 has permanently moved to the new Senior Center in Fairview at 217 W. 5th Street from the previous Polling place location of St. Catherine’s Church.

The following precincts will have no changes and will vote at their regular polling places:
Precinct 5 Savage Senior Center
Precinct 7 Lambert Old Gym
Precinct 17 Girard Hall
Precinct 19 Elmdale Hall

The courthouse is the polling place for absentee voting and late registration. Remember, if you are not a registered voter, you can come to the courthouse and register and vote on Election Day.

If you have any questions, please contact Elections office at 406-433-1708

04/18/2022

Election Judges and Poll Workers Training

Training is mandatory to work the election. Choose 1 session to attend.
Wednesday, April 20th, 9:00am-11:00am or 1:00pm- 3:00pm,
Thursday, April 21st, 9:00am-11:00am or 1:00pm- 3:00pm or
Thursday, April 28th, 9:00am- 11:00am.

Nutter Building 123 W. Main Sidney
Please call 406-433-1708 for more information

04/04/2022

Montana Primary Election June 7, 2022

03/31/2022