Municipal Elections Will Be by Mail in Great Falls

Ballots are coming soon to residents in Great Falls for the next Municipal Election in the city, set for November 4, 2025.  The election plans to be an interesting one, with matchups between mayoral candidates and the heated topic of fireworks in the city.

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Included in this year's election will also be selections for city commissioners a municipal judge in department B of the city and a selection for Neighborhood Council 3.  (Great Falls commissioners voted to adopt resolution 10607 in September which canceled elections for councils 1, 2 and 4-9 due to "the number of filed candidates is equal to or less than the number of positions to be filled pursuant to 13-1-403 MCA. The candidates who filed for those positions are deemed elected by acclamation.")

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Municipal Elections Will Be by Mail in Great Falls

This municipal election in Great Falls is all-mail ballot that will be sent to eligible registered voters beginning on October 20, 2025.  Once filled out, voters can mail their ballot back to the Cascade County Elections Office.

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Voters can also drop off their ballot in person at the Cascade County Elections Office in Great Falls during regular business hours.  To turn in your ballot on Election Day, you may either go to the Cascade County Elections Office or to Exhibition Hall at the Montana Expo Park.

What's On the Ballot and Other Important Election Dates to Know

The ballot for the upcoming Municipal Election in Great Falls will include the following contests for voters to choose:

• Mayor of Great Falls for two-year term
• 2 City Commissioner Positions for 4-year terms
• 5 Neighborhood Council 3 positions for 2-year terms
• Municipal Court Judge - Department B
• Fireworks Ordinance

There are several important dates to keep in mind for the upcoming elections:

• October 6 - Regular Registration Ends at 5:00pm
• October 7 - Late Registration Begins
• October 20 - Ballots mailed
• October 27 - Public Test of Voting Machines, 1:00pm at Exhibition Hall, MT Expo Park
• November 3 - Late Registration Ends at 12:00pm
• November 4 - Election Day 7:00am-8:00pm
• November 10 - Provisional Ballot Count, 3:00pm, Election Office
• November 13 - Canvass, 9:00am, Commission Chambers

For more information about the upcoming election and voting rules, regulations and more, visit the Cascade County Elections website here.