Hilger, Montana Public Records

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The registration deadline is noon the day before Election Day for online and mail registration, though Montana permits Election Day registration in person at the Fergus County election office or polling place with proper identification such as a Montana driver's license, state ID, tribal ID, current utility bill, bank statement, or government check showing name and current address. As an unincorporated community, Hilger has no municipal elections, mayor, or city council. Local voters participate only in federal, state, and county elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature several significant races for Fergus County and Hilger voters. Montana will elect one of its two U.S. Senate seats in 2026 during the regular cycle, as the state elects senators in staggered terms. The Montana Governor's race does not appear on the 2026 ballot, with the next gubernatorial election scheduled for 2028. Montana's at-large U.S. House seat will be contested, though the state gained a second congressional seat following the 2020 census, and residents will vote in whichever district covers Fergus County. State legislative races include Montana State Senate and Montana State House of Representatives seats representing central Montana and the legislative districts covering the area. County-level races in 2026 may feature Fergus County Commissioner seats, as three commissioners serve staggered terms, and depending on the cycle, other county offices such as Sheriff, County Attorney, Clerk and Recorder, or Treasurer may appear on the ballot. Voters can identify their assigned polling place by contacting the Fergus County Election Office at (406) 535-2932 or using the Montana Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at https://sosmt.gov. Given the community's small population and rural location, residents typically vote at a nearby polling location, possibly a community hall or school, or may travel to Lewistown. Montana offers no-excuse absentee voting, allowing any registered voter to request an absentee ballot without stating a reason. Requests can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at the County Election Office. The state has also established a permanent absentee voter list for those wishing to automatically receive mail ballots for all elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Fergus County recorded voter turnout of approximately 70-75% of registered voters, consistent with Montana's historically high participation rates in presidential elections, with the county favoring Republican candidates by substantial margins. Public election records in Montana include voter registration lists, available to candidates and political committees with restrictions, campaign finance reports accessible through the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices at https://politicalpractices.mt.gov, candidate filing information and statements, and precinct-level election results. The Fergus County Election Office publishes unofficial results on election night and certified results following the official canvass. Historical election results for Fergus County and specific precincts including Hilger can be requested from the Fergus County Clerk and Recorder. Montana law mandates campaign finance disclosure for candidates and political committees, with reports accessible online through the state system.