Voters cast primary ballots, cite affordability, environment as concerns

By: Jordan Hansen, Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 811

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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HELENA — MISSOULA — Across the state, voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to participate in the state’s primary election, casting their ballots on issues ranging from affordability to energy and the environment.

As of late Tuesday afternoon, 238,125 absentee ballots had already been returned and logged by the Montana Secretary of State’s office. More than a half-million Montanans vote with absentee ballots and initial primary results are expected around 8 p.m.

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