The 2025 Municipal General Election in Great Falls, is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This election is being conducted as an all-mail ballot election, meaning all registered voters in the city will receive their ballots by mail.
No primary election was held this year because the number of candidates for each position did not exceed twice the number of available seats, per Montana election rules.
The election covers positions for mayor, city commissioners, a municipal court judge, and select neighborhood council representatives.
Voters in Great Falls should prepare for mail-in ballots, which will be mailed out starting October 20, 2025. This aligns with state guidelines for mail ballot elections, where ballots are typically sent 15-20 days before Election Day.
Ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on November 4, either by mail (postmarked by Election Day) or dropped off at designated locations, such as the Cascade County Election Office or polling places on Election Day.
Key issues on the ballot may include local matters like fireworks regulations, as highlighted in recent discussions. Elected officials will take office in January 2026.
Positions and Candidates
Based on filings as of June 2025, here is a summary of the positions and known candidates. Note that most neighborhood council positions were canceled from the ballot due to insufficient candidates (equal to or fewer than available seats), with those candidates elected by acclamation. Only Neighborhood Council 3 will appear on the ballot.
For Mayor
1 seat for 2 years
Cory Reeves (incumbent), Jasmine Taylor
City Commissioner (at-large)
2 seats for 4 years
Susan Wolff (incumbent), Matt Pipinich, Paige Tuco, Eric Hinebauch
Municipal Court Judge (Department B)
1 seat for 4 years
Mark Dunn (appears unopposed based on available filings)
Neighborhood Council Representatives (District 3 only)
5 seats for 2 years
Bradley Jay Riehl (Other districts filled by acclamation or appointment)
For Neighborhood Councils 1, 2, 4-9, positions were removed from the ballot, and any filed candidates are automatically elected. Vacancies will be filled by appointment if needed.
Important Dates for Voters
Use this timeline to prepare:
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- October 6, 2025: Regular voter registration ends at 5:00 p.m. Forms postmarked by this date and received within 3 days are accepted.
- October 7, 2025: Late registration begins (available until noon on November 3).
- October 20, 2025: Mail-in ballots are sent to registered voters. (Window may start as early as October 15 per state rules.)
- October 27, 2025: Public test of voting machines at 1:00 p.m., Exhibition Hall, Montana ExpoPark.
- November 3, 2025: Late registration ends at noon; deadline for absentee ballot applications.
- November 4, 2025: Election Day. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for in-person voting or ballot drop-off. Same-day registration available until 8:00 p.m.
- November 10, 2025: Provisional ballots counted at 3:00 p.m.
- November 13, 2025: Official canvass at 9:00 a.m.
How Voters Can Prepare
Check Your Registration:
Verify your status and track your ballot using Montana’s My Voter Page (https://prodvoterportal.mt.gov/WhereToVote.aspx). Contact the Cascade County Election Office at 406-454-6803 if needed.
New Requirement for Absentee Ballots:
Due to HB 719 (effective October 1, 2025), you must include your year of birth on the signature envelope. If it doesn’t match records, you’ll be notified to correct it.
Return Your Ballot:
Mail it back (ensure postmarked by November 4) or drop it off at the Election Office (325 2nd Ave N, Great Falls) or polling places on Election Day. No postage is required in some cases, but check locally.
In-Person Options:
If you prefer, vote in person on Election Day or request a replacement ballot if yours doesn’t arrive.
Get Informed:
Review sample ballots on the Cascade County website or contact the office for polling locations. For candidate details, visit Ballotpedia or local news sources.
If you haven’t received your ballot by late October, contact the Election Office immediately. For more details, visit the official Cascade County Elections page or the City of Great Falls website.
