Montana Election Observation Initiative

MTEOI Voter Roll Analysis March 2026

Voter list maintenance is occurring according to expected patterns per statutory requirements prescribed by state and national law

Call for Election Observers — 2026

Help strengthen public confidence in our democratic process by serving as a nonpartisan election observer in 2026!

MTEOI 2025 Montana Municipal Elections Final Report

MTEOI remains committed to ongoing observation and analysis of Montana's electoral processes

Montana Election Observation Initiative Announces Preliminary 2025 Municipal Election Observation Findings

‘This election marked an important test of Montana’s county election administrators' ability to implement new procedural requirements, while maintaining the transparency and accessibility of the vote-by-mail process – an essential foundation of Montana voting.

MTEOI Announce Comprehensive Election Monitoring Plan for 2025

"Our expanded approach reflects our commitment to providing Montanans with transparent, data-driven insights into every aspect of their electoral process," said Nicole Rowsell

Montana Election Observation Initiative Affirms State's Commitment to Accessible Vote-by-Mail Options

"Our state's approach to absentee voting reflects Montana values: trust in our citizens, respect for individual circumstances, and commitment to ensuring every eligible voter can participate in our democracy."

MTEOI is Recruiting 2025 Municipal Election Observers in Cascade, Carbon, Lake, Lewis & Clark and Missoula Counties

If you wish to volunteer as a nonpartisan observer, please complete the Recruitment Form

OSCE ODHIR Final Report USA General Elections 2024 Released

Election observation is regulated by states, resulting in a significant variance of rules regulating various types of observers and their access to different stages of the electoral process. Various types of observers include domestic non-partisan domestic groups, partisan groups or poll watchers and challengers, international observers, and academic observers.

TCC | Case for Nonpartisan Election Observation

In Elections, Transparency Fosters Trust

The Carter Center worked with local organizations in three states to observe the 2024 general election in hopes of improving public confidence in the U.S. voting system.

TCC Well-Being Resource Guide

MTEOI Looking Ahead

MTEOI is committed to Montana’s elections and will continue its mission through education, outreach, and support

How We Introduced Election Observation in Montana

From one corner of the sprawling state to the other, we met passionate citizens from all political leanings who saw this program as an exciting window into the inner workings of Montana’s elections.