Which seat fits your life?

Eight quick questions about your time, energy and what you care about. We'll match you with the Montana offices that fit best, and show you how to get started.

1How much time could you give?

A few hours a monthA few evenings a month, plus some readingSerious part-time, with busy seasonsThis would be my full-time job

2Does the role need to pay?

No, I'm happy to volunteerA small stipend is fineI'd need a real salary

3Where do you want to make a difference?

My town or neighborhoodMy county or regionThe whole stateWashington, for Montana

4How much campaigning are you up for?

I'd rather apply or be appointedA small, friendly race with neighborsA real campaign: doors, signs, fundraisingAll in, statewide

5How do you feel about the spotlight?

I'd rather work quietly behind the scenesSome public attention is fineBring it on, criticism and all

6What kind of work energizes you?

Listening to people and making decisions togetherRunning an office and managing people or moneyWriting rules and laws, building coalitionsWeighing evidence and deciding fairlyOrganizing people and building a movement

7Which issues pull at you? Pick any.

Schools and kidsPublic lands, water and wildlifeFarming and ranchingPublic safety and justiceRoads, services and local budgetsHealth care and hospitalsEnergy and utility billsHousing and growthJobs and working familiesElections and fair governmentThe local economy

8Are you a licensed attorney?

YesNo

Montana for the Many

Every seat in Montana belongs to the people who fill it. This site is a free guide for any Montanan who wants to serve, speak up, or run.

Find your place

Every office in Montana
Offices in your county
Ways to start this week
Groups already doing the work

Learn the ropes

How to run for office
How a bill becomes law
Petitions, initiatives and public comment
How budgets work
Follow the money in elections

Official sources

Montana Secretary of State, Elections
Montana Legislature
Commissioner of Political Practices

Facts on this site come from official Montana sources, linked on every page. Rules and dates change, so always confirm with the office that runs the election before you file. Spot something out of date? Let us know.