Voter Turnout in Valley County at 35% of Registered Voters

Voters across the country, state and county are casting ballots for the November 3rd General Election. In Valley County, just 35% of registered voters have cast a ballot ahead of the Tuesday election. 

70% of voters in Valley County choose to vote absentee and as of Wednesday, 1,855 ballots have been returned out of 3,701 ballots sent out. 

For those who vote absentee, ballots must be returned by 8pm on November 3rd. There are still 1846 ballots in Valley County that have not yet been returned. 

Nearly 1500 registered voters in Valley County do not vote absentee and will need to go to the Valley County Courthouse on November 3rd to cast a ballot. The polling place will be open from 7am to 8pm. 

In Montana, 527,545 voters choose to vote absentee and as of Wednesday, 257,566 ballots have been returned statewide. 

Voter turnout in non-presidential elections is typically significantly lower than presidential elections. In 2022, voter turnout in Valley County was just 66% and 61% statewide. But in 2024, voter turnout in Valley County was 80% while 76% statewide.