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Montana
"Oro y Plata"
The Treasure State gained back its second House seat in 2020, reflecting growth in Bozeman and Missoula. Montana's politics blend Western independence with surprising environmental consciousness—just don't call them liberals.
West
Helena
Capital
1.1M
Population
41st State
Statehood
4
Electoral Votes
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
Overall Turnout 202468.2%
+2.9% above national average
Youth Turnout (18-29)48.0%
1.0% below national average
Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)20.2%
Concerning - Large gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
D
Civics Education Standards
Category: Weak (0-0.5)
Civics Test
Not required
Course Requirements
Civics/Government
- Credits Required
- 0.5 credits
- Duration
- N/A
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →Montana ARM 10.55.905 (effective July 1, 2025)
Montana Office of Public Instruction • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20