The Secretary of State's elections and government services division is responsible for interpreting state election laws under Title 13 and ensuring that they are implemented by county election officials uniformly throughout the state. It also:

• Certifies candidate names for the ballot.
  
• Certifies initiatives and referendums for the ballot.
• Certifies the language and form of the ballot.
• Publishes the official state voter information pamphlet.
• Conducts the official canvass of election results.
• Gives assistance to and trains local election officials.
• Prescribes and publishes elections forms and manuals.
• Administers requirements of the Help America Vote Act.

If you have questions about voting or elections or want to report suspected election law violations, call the Secretary of State’s toll free voter hotline at 888-884-VOTE (8683), or email soselections@mt.gov.

Lisa Kimmet
Elections and Government Services Deputy
(406) 444-5376
lkimmet@mt.gov