Judge’s ruling ends Saturday late registration; county readies post-election audit schedule

May 19, 2026

Commissioners were briefed that a Helena judge barred Saturday late registration before elections; staff confirmed absentee ballots were mailed May 8 and the board scheduled possible post-election audit/canvas dates.

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County election staff updated commissioners on recent legal and operational changes affecting the upcoming election: a court ruling from Helena prohibits Saturday late registration, returning the county to its prior registration rules, and absentee ballots were mailed May 8 for the June 2 election.

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