Secretary Jacobsen congratulates ‘Best in Show’ winners at 2022 Made in Montana Tradeshow

Watch the video from the 2022 Made in Montana Tradeshow by clicking the play button on the image above. HELENA, Mont. -- Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen congratulated the winners of the Best in Show honor at the 2022 Made in Montana Tradeshow this weekend. The tradeshow was held Friday and Saturday at the…

ByMontana Secretary of StateMarch 11, 2022

Elections

Secretary of State’s Office reports 32 new candidate filings this week

HELENA, Mont. -- Thirty-two new candidate filings were submitted to the Montana Secretary of State's Office this week, bringing the total candidate filing number to 283 ahead of the filing deadline on Monday. Twenty-six legislative candidates filed for the Montana House and Montana Senate this week -- 24 and two, respectively -- including one incumbent,…

ByMontana Secretary of StateMarch 11, 2022

Business Services

Secretary Jacobsen refers ‘deceptive mailing’ to Attorney General’s Office

HELENA, Mont. – On behalf of Montana businesses, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen referred a matter of a “deceptive mailing” to Attorney General Austin Knudsen for potential action. The Secretary of State’s Office has alerted Montana businesses of the misleading mailing, which is regarding a Certificate of Existence. The mailing, which is not associated with…

ByMontana Secretary of StateMarch 8, 2022

Elections

Montana’s 2022 candidate filing entering final week

HELENA, Mont. -- Montana's 2022 candidate filing season is entering its final week. As of Friday, March 4 at 5 p.m., 256 candidates had submitted filings for Montana's statewide, state district, and legislative seats. Ten new legislative candidates filed last week, with all 10 declaring for Montana's House of Representatives. A total of 180 candidates…

ByMontana Secretary of StateMarch 6, 2022

Business Services

Secretary of State’s Office reminds Montana businesses to stay safe from cybersecurity threats

HELENA, Mont. -- The Montana Secretary of State's Office is reminding Montana businesses to be aware of and stay safe from potential cybersecurity threats. Cyber attacks such as phishing, malware, and ransomware remain a growing threat for small businesses across the country. A recent release from the U.S. Small Business Administration stated the cost of…

ByMontana Secretary of StateMarch 3, 2022

Elections

Another congressional candidate files with Montana Secretary of State’s Office

HELENA, Mont. -- Ten new candidate filings were submitted to the Montana Secretary of State's Office this week, including another candidate officially entering the race for Congress. Matt Jette became the latest candidate to file for Montana's new U.S. House seat, District 1, which consists of western Montana. Jette filed on Monday and joined Allen…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 25, 2022

Elections

Montana Secretary of State’s Office receives 15 new candidate filings this week

HELENA, Mont. -- Fifteen new candidate filings were submitted to the Montana Secretary of State's Office this week as the 2022 candidate filing season enters its final 24 days. The deadline to file for office is 5 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022. This week, two candidates entered the race for Montana's two Congressional seats…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 18, 2022

Elections

Montana Secretary of State’s Office hosts Election Administrator Certification training

BILLINGS, Mont. -- State and local election officials held their biennial Election Administrator Certification training event this week. The Elections & Voter Services Division of the Montana Secretary of State's Office hosted the training, which consisted of a variety of topics in preparation for the 2022 midterm elections. The Secretary of State's Election &…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 18, 2022

Montana Business Spotlight

Montana Business Spotlight: Cowgirl Coffee ‘super appreciative’ nearing 20-year anniversary

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 Cowgirl Coffee in the Flathead Valley. Click the play button on the featured image above to watch the Cowgirl Coffee Montana Business Spotlight. WHITEFISH, Mont.…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 16, 2022

Elections

Montana’s 2022 candidate filing season enters final 28 days

HELENA, Mont. -- Montana's 2022 candidate filing season is winding down. Twenty-eight days remain before the deadline of Monday, March 14, 2022. Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen officially opened candidate filing on Thursday, January 13, with 81 candidates filing on the first day. As of noon on Monday, February 14, a total of 221…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 14, 2022