Secretary Jacobsen joins 14 Secretaries of State in calling on President Biden to rescind executive order

HELENA, Mont. – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joined 14 other Secretaries of State in signing a letter urging President Biden to rescind Executive Order No. 14019. The letter explained how the Executive Order (EO) was issued without Constitutional authority and Congressional approval. The EO inserts federal agencies into the states' electoral processes, producing…

ByMontana Secretary of StateAugust 5, 2022

Elections

Montana state, local election officials participate in tabletop exercise

HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Secretary of State's Office joined county election administrators and officials in a Montana Elections virtual tabletop exercise last week in coordination with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Representatives from the SOS Office and all 56 Montana counties were invited to participate in the exercise, which is part of…

ByMontana Secretary of StateJuly 18, 2022

Business Services

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen cuts fees for Montana businesses

HELENA, Mont. -- Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is proud to announce registration fees for Montana businesses have been cut in half. "Due to increased efficiencies in our office, we are able to lower fees for our Montana businesses. Those businesses are the backbone of our great state and cutting fees in half is…

ByMontana Secretary of StateJuly 1, 2022

Elections

Board of State Canvassers completes State Canvass for 2022 Primary Election

HELENA, Mont. – On Tuesday, the Board of State Canvassers completed the State Canvass for the 2022 Primary Election. Representatives from the Attorney General's Office, Office of Public Instruction, and State Auditor's Office declared nominated the candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast during the June 7th Primary Election. "Today is the formal, official…

ByMontana Secretary of StateJune 28, 2022

Montana Business Spotlight

Montana Business Spotlight: Montana Block grateful for Made in Montana program

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen introduces the latest installment of the Montana Business Spotlight series recognizing and highlighting local businesses across the Treasure State. This feature introduces Montanans to Montana Block in Billings. Click the play button on the featured image above to watch the Montana Block Montana Business Spotlight. HELENA, Mont. – Mitchell…

ByMontana Secretary of StateJune 21, 2022

Elections

State Board of Canvassers completes selection process for random-sample audit

HELENA, Mont. – On Tuesday, the State Board of Canvassers completed the selection process for a random-sample audit of the 2022 Primary Election. Representatives from the Attorney General's Office, Office of Public Instruction, and State Auditor's Office randomly selected the races and precincts to be audited pursuant to the Postelection Audit Act. "The Postelection Audit…

ByMontana Secretary of StateJune 14, 2022

Elections

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen celebrates successful 2022 Primary Election

HELENA, Mont. – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen thanked Montana voters, state and local election officials, and candidates for a successful 2022 Primary Election. "Thank you to everyone who played a part in Montana's Primary Election. Our office has heard positive feedback from candidates, voters, and election officials, while also visiting with Montanans at…

ByMontana Secretary of StateJune 10, 2022

Elections

Secretary Jacobsen congratulates candidates, thanks Montana voters and election workers

HELENA, Mont. – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen congratulated candidates in the 2022 Primary Election following the close of polls on Tuesday. The Secretary also thanked Montana's state and local election officials, as well as the thousands of Montanans that cast their ballots in Tuesday's election. "As the polls close, I would like to…

ByMontana Secretary of StateJune 7, 2022

Elections

Secretary Jacobsen announces opening of polls for Primary Election

HELENA, Mont. – Election Day is officially under way in Montana. Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced the opening of polls across the state for the 2022 Primary Election on Tuesday morning. Registered voters can cast their in-person ballots and deliver their absentee ballots until the polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening. "I…

ByMontana Secretary of StateJune 7, 2022

SOS News

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen a featured speaker at American Legion Boys State 2022

FORT HARRISON, Mont. – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen was a featured speaker at American Legion Boys State 2022 on Tuesday, visiting with students from across the state. “It’s always an honor to visit with the delegates of the American Legion Boys State in Montana,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “These students are our future voters,…

ByMontana Secretary of StateMay 31, 2022