City Elections

The City of Helena holds elections for Mayor, Commissioners, Municipal Court Judge, and the Helena Citizens' Council. All City elections are run by the Lewis and Clark County Elections Office.


2025 City Election Timeline

Below is the general timeline for the 2025 City Election. More information on Election dates and deadlines can be found at the Montana Secretary of State's website.

  • April 17, 2025:Candidate filing opens.
  • June 11, 2025: Candidate filing closes.
    *Please note the Legislature changed the filing date through House Bill 207.
  • September 2, 2025: Write-in candidate paperwork due.
  • September 9, 2025: Primary Election (if necessary).
  • November 4, 2025: General Election
  • January 2026: Elected officials sworn-in