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Voter Frequently Asked Questions
- Felons CAN vote (unless current incarcerated)
- You CAN vote if you are in a pre-release center
- You MAY be able to vote if you are in a tribal jail
- You CAN vote with a tribal ID
- You CAN vote if you are homeless
- You CAN vote if you cannot read or write
- You CAN vote if you are serving in the military overseas
- You CAN vote if you are away for college
- You CAN vote if you are in a medical center
- Be registered as required by law
- Be 18 years old or older on or before the next election
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Have lived in Montana for at least 30 days
You can register to vote in Montana by visiting the Secretary of State website. Click here!
Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot. However, you need to fill out an Application for Absentee Ballot.
- You can research candidates while filling out your ballot
- You have 25 days to return their ballot
- You can vote from the comfort of your home
You can use the ‘My Voter Page‘ on the Secretary of State’s website. Use this service to check:
- If you are registered to vote
- Your voter registration address
- Location and directions to your polling place*
- If you are on the list to have ballots mailed to you
- The status of your mailed ballot*
- A sample ballot*
Fill out a voter registration form if your name or address information has changed and has not yet been updated with the county election office.
For more information about voting call us at 800-729-3540,
call your local election office,
call the Secretary of State’s toll-free voter hotline:
1-888-884-VOTE (8683)
or
visit the Montana Voter Information page.
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NEWS
Montana law allegedly restricting Native American voting rights struck down
Nora Mabie, Great Falls Tribune | September 25, 2020 "Native American voters living on reservations in Montana are tired of being under-served and systemically discriminated against by the state." In a victory for tribes in Montana, the Yellowstone County District Court permanently struck down a law that plaintiffs argued would restrict Native...
Supporting all our veterans and ensuring we have the services we need is important to me.
For me the importance of voting and organizing is about making a difference and leaving a good footprint, a legacy for our communities.
Will you help define your community in the redistricting process?
On July 8th, Montana’s Independent District & Apportionment Commission wants to hear from Montanans across the state about how to draw a map that’s fair for each community. Step up and join us in Helena on July 8th!
Let's fill the Capital with Indigenous voices and stories!
👉WHAT: Public Criteria Hearing in Helena
👉WHEN: July 8th, 2021
👉WHERE: State Capital, Helena* or via Zoom
👉HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Email your name to info@westernnativevoice.org and we will respond with more info.
*Western Native Voice may provide scholarships to travel to Helena to testify.
Western Native Voice will provide information and testimony training on our upcoming Facebook Live Tipi Talks. Register now!
#Redistricting #ShapingNativeFutures #FairMaps #OurFutureIsNow #FairDistrictinginMontanasTribalNations
Be informed! Take a look at the Montana laws being challenged including Western Native Voice et al. v. C. Jacobsen (13-DV-21-0560).
apps.montanafreepress.org/montana-legislature-lawsuit-tracker/?utm_medium=email&mc_cid=f8e458fe95...
Laws on trial – Montana Capitol lawsuit tracker
apps.montanafreepress.org
MTFP’s guide to how the 2021 Legislature’s agenda is holding up in court Western Native Voice is looking for an energetic individual who cares about their community. Apply as an organizer for the Fort Peck area here!
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Western Native Voice Ft. Peck Community Organizer Job Application 2021
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Application is Open until 6/1/2021 This position is temporary. Responsibilities/ work plan Work with Supervisor to establish Monthly and Weekly work plans Establish and maintain relationships with WNV allies and Ft. Peck community leaders Document established relationships in provided Google documen...Tribes and families that would like to track their members who may have attended Carlisle can be found on an excellent database which is maintained by Dickinson College. The database can be searched by name, tribe, and other subject headings, including the cemetery and student records.
In All This Darkness, Taking Back Our Stolen Children Can Offer Hope
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My name is Lauren Peters. I am enrolled with the Agdaagux Tribe in the Unangax Nation in the land and waters that are now considered the Aleutian and Priblof Islands of Alaska. I am a first year PhD student in Native American Studies at UC Davis. I have a designated emphasis in Human Rights concentr...Do you have any information about suspected mass child graves in Montana? Outside Mission or Fort Shaw?
Holy crap. I just found my great grandmother. This database is incredible. Took less than five minutes and they have pictures of the actual documents! carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/student_files/lizzie-wirth-student-information-card
There is still time to submit your photos and become a member of Western Native Voice. Win Prizes!!!Furry Friends Photo Contest & Western Native Voice Membership Drive. June 1 to June 30, 2021. Prizes for the top pet photos! We will be awarding prizes for several categories including funniest photo, cutest hairdo, cutest photo, best family photo, looks like their pet.
Become a member of Western Native Voice first, then enter your photos here! (instructions are on this form)
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8FbYNnSIeDjxbffeSd4_z0IWvKkdcoMZ-4O-4W5L-HgU7mQ/viewform
The deadline to enter is June 30, 2021.
