Montana Secretary of State election, 2024

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Montana Secretary of State
	Democratic primary; Republican primary; General election;
Election details
	Filing deadline: March 11, 2024
	Primary: June 4, 2024; General: November 5, 2024; Pre-election incumbent(s):; Christi Jacobsen (R)
How to vote
	Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Voting in Montana
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Montana 2024 elections

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Montana held an election for secretary of state on November 5, 2024. The primary was June 4, 2024. The filing deadline was March 11, 2024.

The Montana Secretary of State interprets state election laws and oversees elections. For more on election administration legislation in Montana, click here.

Incumbent Christi Jacobsen won election in the general election for Montana Secretary of State.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Montana Secretary of State

Incumbent Christi Jacobsen defeated Jesse James Mullen and John Lamb in the general election for Montana Secretary of State on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Christi Jacobsen (R)	61.4	364,319
	Jesse James Mullen (D)	35.5	210,651
	John Lamb (L)	3.1	18,500

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 593,470
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana Secretary of State

Jesse James Mullen advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana Secretary of State on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jesse James Mullen	100.0	93,063

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 93,063
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana Secretary of State

Incumbent Christi Jacobsen advanced from the Republican primary for Montana Secretary of State on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christi Jacobsen	100.0	165,405

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 165,405
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. John Lamb advanced from the Libertarian primary for Montana Secretary of State.

Candidate profiles

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Christi Jacobsen

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "I’m a fourth generation Montana born and raised in Helena. I graduated from Capital High, Carroll College and earned a Master’s degree from University of MT. My husband was an All American quarterback for MT Tech and is a petroleum engineer. We raised our kids in Montana (4 engineers and 1 attorney). After starting my career in the telecom industry and serving in multiple leadership positions in the executive branch before being appointed as the Deputy Secretary of State. With proven track record I won in a six way primary and won the general election by the largest margin of any statewide candidate. I am a national leader by taking on the Washington liberal Machine to fight for common sense voter ID laws, at the same time, I led invigorated free enterprise principles by eliminating and cutting fees in half for businesses resulting in record number of new businesses. In addition to serving with heart and character, I love running marathons, mountain trails, and enjoying fly fishing Montana’s clear waters."

Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

Voter integrity

Free enterprise

Limited government

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Montana Secretary of State in 2024.

Candidate profiles

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Christi Jacobsen

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "I’m a fourth generation Montana born and raised in Helena. I graduated from Capital High, Carroll College and earned a Master’s degree from University of MT. My husband was an All American quarterback for MT Tech and is a petroleum engineer. We raised our kids in Montana (4 engineers and 1 attorney). After starting my career in the telecom industry and serving in multiple leadership positions in the executive branch before being appointed as the Deputy Secretary of State. With proven track record I won in a six way primary and won the general election by the largest margin of any statewide candidate. I am a national leader by taking on the Washington liberal Machine to fight for common sense voter ID laws, at the same time, I led invigorated free enterprise principles by eliminating and cutting fees in half for businesses resulting in record number of new businesses. In addition to serving with heart and character, I love running marathons, mountain trails, and enjoying fly fishing Montana’s clear waters."

Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

Voter integrity

Free enterprise

Limited government

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Montana Secretary of State in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Montana

Election information in Montana: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 7, 2024
Online: N/A

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

In-person: Nov. 4, 2024
By mail: N/A by N/A
Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 7, 2024 to Nov. 4, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (MST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

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Christi Jacobsen (R)

Voter integrity

Free enterprise

Limited government

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Christi Jacobsen (R)

Liberty

Free enterprise Secure elections

Less government

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Christi Jacobsen (R)

Government starts at the ballot box, we are committed to fighting for free and fair elections in MT , with a free enterprise, pro business climate.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Christi Jacobsen (R)

My Mom and Dad

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Christi Jacobsen (R)

Although there are many works that influence me, politically, individually, and as a leader, I’m guided by the Bible.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Christi Jacobsen (R)

An elected official should have integrity, a servant’s heart, and courage.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Christi Jacobsen (R)

To protect the integrity of elections, be asset to businesses, preserve history, serve on the land board for school and access.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Christi Jacobsen (R)

Upholding the US and MT Constitutions.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Christi Jacobsen (R)

Yes- tremendous

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Christi Jacobsen (R)

Government should be limited to allow the economy to thrive. I’ve led this effort with full transparency.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

Christi Jacobsen (R)

Although I honor Montana history there is always room for improvement.

Past elections

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2012.