Whitefish will have ballot drop-off location

Whitefish City Hall has returned as an approved drop-off location for absentee ballots for the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. 

Absentee ballots will begin mailing on Friday, Oct. 9 courtesy of the Flathead County Election Department. Voters who choose to return ballots via USPS are advised to mail them no later than Tuesday, Oct. 27, so they arrive in time for counting. Standard postage, an $0.82 stamp, or one Forever stamp is required.  

Absentee ballots may be delivered in person between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday or between 7a.m. - 8 p.m. on Election Day, at the Flathead County Election Office located at 290 B N. Main Street in Kalispell; Whitefish City Hall at 418 E. Second Street in Whitefish; or Columbia Falls City Hall at 130 Sixth Street W. in Columbia Falls from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Election Day.  

In addition to the office listed above, ballots may be returned at any polling location on Election Day, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. including Whitefish Armory at 305 Armory Rd, Whitefish Community Center at 121 E. Second St., and Whitefish Moose Lodge at 230 W. 10th St. 

Late voter registration began Oct. 6. To participate in the General Election, individuals who have not yet registered or who wish to update their registration must complete the process by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. Late registration services will also be available from 8 a.m. - noon on Monday, Nov. 2, and from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3, at the Flathead County Election Office.  

Voters can verify their registration status, identify their polling location, and track their ballot using the Montana Voter Portal at voterportal.mt.gov. For additional assistance or questions, please contact the Flathead County Election Office at 406-758-5535 or via email at [email protected].