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MT Code § 13-10-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 2. Preprimary Procedures|13-10-204. Write-in nominations

  13-10-204. Write-in nominations. (1) An individual nominated by having the individual's name written in and counted as provided in 13-15-206(5) or otherwise placed on the primary ballot and desiring to accept the nomination may not have the individual's name appear on the general election ballot unless the individual:   (a) received at least 5% of the total votes cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election;   (b) files with the secretary of state or election administrator, no later than 10 days after the official canvass, a written declaration indicating acceptance of the nomination; and   (c) complies with the provisions of 13-37-126.   (2) A write-in candidate who was exempt from filing a declaration of intent under 13-10-211 shall, at the time of filing the declaration of acceptance, pay the filing fee specified in 13-10-202 or, if indigent, file the appropriate documents described in 13-10-203.   History: En. Sec. 59, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 246, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3304(6); amd. Sec. 66, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 586, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 273, L. 2007.
MT Code § 13-10-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 2. Preprimary Procedures|13-10-205. Register of candidates

  13-10-205. Register of candidates. The secretary of state and the election administrator may each keep a register of candidates who file with their respective offices. The register shall provide a complete record of the requisite information pertaining to all candidates in the primary and general election. Information on ballot issues may also be included in the register. The secretary of state may prepare and distribute a recommended format for the register.   History: En. Sec. 61, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3306(1), (2); amd. Sec. 67, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 99, L. 1987.
MT Code § 13-10-206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 2. Preprimary Procedures|13-10-206. Repealed

  13-10-206. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 61, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3306(3).
MT Code § 13-10-207 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 2. Preprimary Procedures|13-10-207. Repealed

  13-10-207. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 61, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3306(4).
MT Code § 13-10-208 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 2. Preprimary Procedures|13-10-208. Certification of candidate names and ballot issues for ballot -- preparing ballot

  13-10-208. Certification of candidate names and ballot issues for ballot -- preparing ballot. (1) Ten days after the close of candidate filing under 13-10-201(7) for a primary election, the secretary of state shall certify to the election administrators the names and designations of candidates who have filed with the secretary of state, subject to 13-37-126, and any ballot issues as shown in the official records of the secretary of state's office in the manner provided in 13-10-209 and Title 13, chapter 12, part 2.   (2) On receiving the secretary of state's certification pursuant to subsection (1), the county election administrator shall certify the names and designations of all candidates whose names are entitled to appear on the ballot, subject to 13-37-126, and any ballot issues as shown in the official record of the county election administrator's office and shall have the official ballots prepared in the manner provided in 13-10-209 and Title 13, chapter 12, part 2.   (3) If a candidate for the legislature is no longer eligible under Article V, section 4, of the Montana constitution to seek the office for which the candidate has filed because the candidate has changed residence, the secretary of state shall notify the candidate that the candidate is required to withdraw as provided in 13-10-325.   History: En. Sec. 62, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3307; amd. Sec. 68, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 250, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 74, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 292, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 176, Ch. 49, L. 2015.
MT Code § 13-10-209 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 2. Preprimary Procedures|13-10-209. Arrangement and preparing of primary ballots

  13-10-209. Arrangement and preparing of primary ballots. (1) (a) Ballots for a primary election must be arranged and prepared in the same manner and number as provided in chapter 12 for general election ballots, except that there must be separate ballots for each political party entitled to participate. The name of the political party must appear at the top of the separate ballot for that party and need not appear with each candidate's name.   (b) Nonpartisan offices and ballot issues may be prepared on separate ballots or may appear on the same ballot as partisan offices if:   (i) each section is clearly identified as separate; and   (ii) the nonpartisan offices and ballot issues appear on each party's ballot.   (2) Except as provided in subsection (3), an election administrator does not need to prepare a primary ballot for a political party if:   (a) the party does not have candidates for more than half of the offices to appear on the ballot; and   (b) no more than one candidate files for nomination by that party for any of the offices to appear on the ballot.   (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to elections for precinct committee offices. If more than one candidate files for a precinct committee office from a party that will not have a primary ballot prepared, that party shall select the candidate to fill the office.   (4) If, pursuant to subsection (2), in a primary election held in an even-numbered year a primary ballot for a political party is not prepared, the secretary of state shall certify that a primary election is unnecessary for that party and shall instruct the election administrator to certify the names of the candidates for that party for the general election ballot only.   (5) The separate ballots for each party must have the same appearance. Each set of party ballots must bear the same number. If prepared as a separate ballot, the nonpartisan ballot may have a different appearance than the party ballots but must be numbered in the same order as the party ballots.   (6) If a ballot issue is to be voted on at a primary election, it may be placed on the nonpartisan ballot or a separate ballot. A separate ballot may have a different appearance than the other ballots in the election but must be numbered in the same order.   (7) Each elector must receive a set of ballots that includes the party, nonpartisan, and ballot issue choices.   History: En. Sec. 63, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3308(1), (2), (7); amd. Sec. 69, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 298, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 537, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 586, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 273, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 242, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 336, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 177, Ch. 49, L. 2015.
MT Code § 13-10-210 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 2. Preprimary Procedures|13-10-210. Repealed

  13-10-210. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 64, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3309.
MT Code § 13-10-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-301. Casting of ballot

  13-10-301. Casting of ballot. (1) Unless otherwise provided by law, the conduct of the primary election, the voting procedure, the counting, tallying, and return of ballots and all election records and supplies, the canvass of votes, the certification and notification of nominees, recounts, procedures upon tie votes, and any other necessary election procedures must be at the same times and in the same manner as provided for in the laws for the general election.   (2) At a primary election, the elector shall cast votes on only one of the party ballots, preparing the ballot as provided in 13-13-117. After casting votes on any other ballots received other than the party ballots, the elector shall ensure the proper disposition of the ballots in accordance with instructions provided pursuant to 13-13-112.   (3) The elector's ballot must be handled as prescribed in 13-13-117.   History: En. Sec. 63, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3308(8), (9); amd. Sec. 70, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 273, L. 2007.
MT Code § 13-10-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-302. Write-in votes for previously nominated candidates

  13-10-302. Write-in votes for previously nominated candidates. (1) Subject to subsection (2), if an elector casts a write-in vote for a candidate on a primary party ballot when the candidate's name also appears or is written in for the same office on another party's ballot, the write-in vote counts only with respect to the party on whose ballot the write-in vote was cast and the write-in votes, if on multiple parties' ballots, and the votes cast for the candidate on the other party's ballots may not be added together.   (2) A write-in vote must be counted as provided in 13-15-206(5).   History: En. Sec. 63, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3308(3); amd. Sec. 71, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 143, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 15, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 586, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 336, L. 2013.
MT Code § 13-10-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-303. Nominations by more than one party

  13-10-303. Nominations by more than one party. If an individual is nominated by more than one party, the individual shall, not later than 10 days after the election, file written notification with the secretary of state or election administrator indicating the party under which the individual's name is to appear upon the ballot for the general election. If the individual fails to notify the proper officers, the individual's name must appear under the party with whom the declaration for nomination was filed if a declaration was filed. If an individual did not file a declaration or acceptance of nomination and fails to notify the proper officers, the individual's name must appear on the ballot without a party designation.   History: En. Sec. 63, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3308(4); amd. Sec. 72, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 414, L. 2003.
MT Code § 13-10-304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-304. Repealed

  13-10-304. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 63, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3308(5).
MT Code § 13-10-305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-305. Independent forfeits place on ballot

  13-10-305. Independent forfeits place on ballot. An individual who has filed as an independent candidate forfeits the individual's place on the general election ballot as an independent candidate if the individual accepts a write-in nomination for an office as provided in 13-10-204.   History: En. Sec. 63, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3308(6); amd. Sec. 73, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 40, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 13-10-306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-306. through 13-10-310 reserved

  13-10-306 through 13-10-310 reserved.
MT Code § 13-10-311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-311. Election judges' duties when preparing for count

  13-10-311. Election judges' duties when preparing for count. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, election judges at the primary election shall prepare for a count of votes in the manner prescribed in 13-15-201.   (2) In preparing for a count, the election judges shall:   (a) separate the ballots for each political party and count each party's ballots separately;   (b) reconcile the total number of party ballots and the separate total number of other ballots used at the election with the number of electors voting. Any discrepancies in the reconciliations must be handled as provided in 13-15-201.   (c) list each party's candidates separately in the tally books; and   (d) bundle the voted ballots for each party separately for return to the election administrator. The unvoted ballots must be bundled in accordance with rules established pursuant to 13-12-202.   History: En. Sec. 65, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3310; amd. Sec. 74, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 273, L. 2007.
MT Code § 13-10-312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-312. Repealed

  13-10-312. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 66, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3311.
MT Code § 13-10-313 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-313. Repealed

  13-10-313. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 67, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3312.
MT Code § 13-10-314 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-314. Repealed

  13-10-314. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 68, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 315, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3313(1).
MT Code § 13-10-315 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-315. Repealed

  13-10-315. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 68, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 315, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3313(6).
MT Code § 13-10-316 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-316. Repealed

  13-10-316. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 68, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 315, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3313(5).
MT Code § 13-10-317 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-317. Repealed

  13-10-317. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 68, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 315, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3313(3), (4).
MT Code § 13-10-318 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-318. Repealed

  13-10-318. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: (1)En. Sec. 68, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 315, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 365, L. 1977; Sec. 23-3313, R.C.M. 1947; (2) thru (4)En. Sec. 69, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 315, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 20 Ch. 365, L. 1977; Sec. 23-3314, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3313(2), 23-3314.
MT Code § 13-10-319 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-319. Repealed

  13-10-319. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 63, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3308(10).
MT Code § 13-10-320 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-320. Repealed

  13-10-320. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 79, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3319.
MT Code § 13-10-321 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-321. Repealed

  13-10-321. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 70, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3315.
MT Code § 13-10-322 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-322. through 13-10-324 reserved

  13-10-322 through 13-10-324 reserved.
MT Code § 13-10-325 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-325. Withdrawal from nomination

  13-10-325. Withdrawal from nomination. (1) (a) A candidate for nomination or a candidate for election to an office may withdraw from the election by sending a statement of withdrawal to the officer with whom the candidate's declaration, petition, or acceptance of nomination was filed. The statement must contain all information necessary to identify the candidate and the office sought. Unless filed electronically with the secretary of state, the statement of withdrawal from nomination must be acknowledged by an officer empowered to acknowledge signatures or by the officer of the office at which the filing is made.   (b) A candidate may not withdraw after the candidate filing deadline established in 13-10-201(7).   (2) Filing fees paid by the candidate may not be refunded.   History: En. Sec. 82, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 254, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 28, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3321(1); amd. Sec. 75, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 250, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 229, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 41, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 292, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 242, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 179, Ch. 49, L. 2015.
MT Code § 13-10-326 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-326. Vacancy prior to primary election

  13-10-326. Vacancy prior to primary election. (1) If a candidate for nomination for a partisan office dies or withdraws before the candidate filing deadline established in 13-10-201(7), the affected political party may appoint someone to replace the candidate by the procedure provided in 13-10-327.   (2) Except as provided in subsection (3), if a candidate for nomination for a partisan office dies after the candidate filing deadline established in 13-10-201(7), or is disqualified pursuant to 13-37-126 from having the candidate's name appear on the primary election ballot, the affected political party shall appoint a candidate after the primary election as provided in 13-10-327 if a candidate for that office for that party was not nominated at the primary election.   (3) A political party may not appoint a candidate for an office if no candidate for nomination by that party filed for the office before the primary election or if the deadline for certifying candidate names for the ballot pursuant to 13-10-208 has passed.   History: En. Sec. 82, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 254, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 28, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3321(2); amd. Sec. 76, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 250, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 273, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 292, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 180, Ch. 49, L. 2015.
MT Code § 13-10-327 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 3. Primary Election Procedure|13-10-327. Vacancy after primary and prior to general election

  13-10-327. Vacancy after primary and prior to general election. (1) Except as provided in 13-10-328 for a vacancy in the candidacy of either governor or lieutenant governor caused by the death of a candidate, if a party candidate dies or withdraws after the primary and before the general election, or if a candidate is disqualified pursuant to 13-37-126 from having the candidate's name appear on a general election ballot, the affected political party shall appoint someone to replace the candidate in one of the following ways:   (a) For offices to be filled by the state at large, the state central committee shall make the appointment as provided by the rules of the party.   (b) For offices to be filled in districts including more than one county, a committee appointed by the county central committees of all counties in the district shall make the appointment. Procedures for the appointment of the committee and making the appointment must be provided in party rules.   (c) For offices to be filled in counties, municipalities, or districts wholly within a county, the appointment must be made under rules adopted by the county central committee.   (2) Except as provided in this section, appointments to fill vacancies must be made no later than 76 days before the election. A candidate may not officially withdraw 85 days or less before a general election. However, if a candidate for partisan office dies less than 85 days before the general election, the affected political party shall appoint a candidate within 5 days after being notified of the vacancy. One of the procedures provided in 13-12-204 must be used to place the name of the appointee on the ballot if necessary.   (3) The appointing committee shall send a certificate to the officer with whom a declaration for nomination for the office would be filed, with the information required on a declaration for nomination and the name of the candidate for whom the appointee is to be substituted. The appointee shall send a signed and acknowledged acceptance of the appointment and the filing fee for the office.   (4) The officer receiving the certificate of appointment, accompanied by a statement of acceptance and the filing fee, shall certify the name of the appointee for the ballot.   History: En. Sec. 82, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 254, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 28, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3321(3); amd. Sec. 77, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 250, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 229, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 85, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 537, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 181, Ch. 49, L. 2015.