Corvallis, Montana Public Records

The state allows same-day voter registration, meaning eligible residents can register and vote on Election Day at their polling place or local election office, though advance registration speeds up the process. Voters must provide proof of identity and residency. As an unincorporated community, Corvallis does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Residents participate in county, state, and federal elections instead. The county holds elections for County Commissioners - a three-member board elected to staggered six-year terms - along with Sheriff, County Attorney, Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, Assessor, Clerk of District Court, and other county offices. Residents can find their assigned polling location using the My Voter Page at app.mt.gov/voterinfo or by contacting the Ravalli County election office. Montana operates as a mail-ballot state for many counties, and Ravalli County conducts elections primarily by mail ballot, with ballots mailed to all registered voters approximately 20-25 days before Election Day. Voters can return completed ballots by mail (must be postmarked by Election Day) or drop them at designated ballot drop boxes or the election office. In-person voting is also available at the election office during the early voting period and on Election Day. Election records in Montana are substantially public. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for political purposes, campaign finance reports are available through the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (politicalpractices.mt.gov), candidate filings are maintained by the election office, and precinct-level election results are published after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Ravalli County had approximately 65-70% voter turnout, with the county voting heavily Republican consistent with its historical voting patterns. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Corvallis and Ravalli County voters will decide several significant races. Montana will hold elections for U.S. House of Representatives (Montana's two congressional seats under the state's current apportionment), all seats in the Montana State Legislature (50 Senate districts and 100 House districts, all up for election in 2026), and various county offices that may be on the ballot depending on their election cycle. The Montana Governor's race is not up in 2026 (next in 2028), and Montana's U.S. Senate seats are not scheduled for election in 2026 (next in 2026 will be the seat currently held by Steve Daines). Voters should check with the Ravalli County Election Office for specific local races, ballot measures, and candidate information as the 2026 election approaches. Montana voters can request absentee ballots for any reason, and as noted, Ravalli County automatically mails ballots to all active registered voters for most elections.