Voter files by state
How to get the Montana voter file
Anyone can buy the Montana voter file for non-business use. The statewide file is $1,000.
Facts checked October 1, 2026 from official sources.
The Montana voter file at a glance
| Who provides it | The Montana Secretary of State |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | Anyone, for non-business use. |
| Cost | $1,000 for one copy of the statewide file. $5,000 for a year of downloads. |
| Vote history included | Yes |
| Format | Two spreadsheets, voters and vote history back to 2006, by email link. |
| How to request | Buy it online on the Secretary of State's site and pay by card. |
| Rules for use | No business use. |
Good to know: Some addresses are land descriptions, so use the mailing address for mail.
Go to the official request pageAfter you get the file
Pick the voters you want to reach this week. Group them by street, then split them into lists one person can walk in a shift.
Our guide covers how to build a walk list, and the free walk list template gives you a sheet to print.
Then book a named volunteer for every list. That is the part Capstone Volunteer does.
How many volunteers will you need?
Enter your sites and dates. You get your number in seconds and a shift plan to download. No sign-up.
Check how many volunteers you need, freeSources
- sosmt.gov/elections/voter-file/
- voterportal.mt.gov/PurchaseVoterFile.aspx
- voterportal.mt.gov/Instructions.aspx
- mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0130/chapter_0020/part_0010/section_0220
Checked October 1, 2026. Fees and rules change. The state office has the final word.
Montana voter file questions
How much does the Montana voter file cost?
$1,000 for one copy of the statewide file. $5,000 for a year of downloads. Checked October 1, 2026. Confirm with the state before you buy.
Who can get the Montana voter file?
Anyone, for non-business use.
Does the Montana voter file include vote history?
Yes.
What do campaigns do with the voter file?
They pick the voters to reach, cut them into turf, and print walk lists for canvassers.