The Little Shell Tribal Election Committee is pleased to announce that it will host the 2026 Regular Election on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Voting will take place for three (3) At-Large Tribal Councilmember positions. Polls will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm MT at the Ceremonial Center, 1315 Stuckey Road, Great Falls, MT 59404.
| Date | Milestone |
| Saturday, October 31, 2026 @ 5:00 PM | Deadline to request an absentee ballot |
| November 14, 2026 10:00 AM -5:00 PM | Election Day; absentee ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. MT |
| November 19, 2026 | Election Committee certifies results |
Any eligible Little Shell voter may request an absentee ballot. An eligible voter is an enrolled Little Shell citizen who will be at least 18 years old on Election Day and whose citizenship is not suspended.
To request an absentee ballot, complete the Online Absentee Ballot Request Form or submit the PDF Absentee Ballot Request Form. Voters with limited internet access may request that a form be mailed to them by calling 406-315-2400.
Absentee ballot requests must be received by the Election Committee no later than Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MT. Once ballots are available, they may be delivered and returned by mail, fax, or email as provided in the official instructions.
Completed absentee ballots must be received by the Election Committee no later than 5:00 p.m. MT on Election Day, Saturday, November 14, 2026, to be counted. Voters should allow adequate delivery time.
Steve Parenteau, Chairman
Louella Fredrickson, Member
Jessica Gerlett, Member
Amanda Cavallin, Alternate
For all questions, please email [email protected]