# Mont. Code Ann. § 13-1-104: 13-1-104 Times for holding general elections

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T13_C1_P1_S13-1-104

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 13-1-104
- **Heading:** 13-1-104 Times for holding general elections
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 13 / Chapter 1 / Part 1 / Section 13-1-104

## Text

13-1-104 . Times for holding general elections. (1) A general election must be held throughout the state on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

(2) In every even-numbered year, the following elections must be held on general election day:

(a) an election on any ballot issue submitted to electors pursuant to Article III, section 6, unless the legislature orders a special election, or Article XIV, section 8, of the Montana constitution;

(b) an election of federal officers, members of the legislature, state officers, multicounty district officers elected at a statewide election, district court judges, and county officers; and

(c) any other election required by law to be held on general election day in an even-numbered year.

(3) In every odd-numbered year, the following elections must be held on the same day as the general election:

(a) an election of officers for municipalities required by law to hold the election; and

(b) any other election required by law to be held on general election day in an odd-numbered year.

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