Responsive Gov’s Grade TL;DR

The Montana Legislature was not in session during 2024. Therefore, Montana did not receive a grade on this year’s progress report.

Looking Back

Where Montana Started at the Beginning of 2024

• Automatic Voter Registration: No
• Online Voter Registration: No
• Same-Day Registration: Yes
• Restoration of Rights: Prison Disenfranchisement
• Vote by Mail: No-Excuse
• Electronic Registration Information Center Member: No
• Early Voting Opportunities: In-Person Absentee
• ID Requirements: ID Requested, but not Required

Relying on the Cost of Voting Index for Montana as of 2024, we considered the state a middle tier state for pre-existing voting policy and compared its 2024 activity against other middle tier states. Last year, Montana was considered a bottom tier state.

How Our Tier Compares

• COVI (2024): 32nd
• EPI Score (2022): 40th
• CLC State Scorecard (2022): 9/10
• MAP Democracy Rating (2024): FAIR

2024: This Past Year

Legislative Action

The Montana Legislature meets biennially during odd-numbered years – there was no active legislative session in 2024.