Sen. Jon Tester kicks off early vote in Pablo

Tribal council member Carole Lankford, Gyasi Ross and Senator Jon Tester speak the gathering crowd as they prepare to head north and vote (Ruth Swaney photo)

PABLO — Joined by tribal and community members, Senator Jon Tester kicked off Montana’s early voting period at the Obama campaign office in Pablo last Monday. Included in the 60-plus people was Agnes “Oshanee” Kenmille, who, for the first time in her 92 years, has registered to vote. She and others took a ‘votercade’ to the Polson election office to cast their ballots.

Agnes "Oshanee" Kenmille gets more media attention for voting for the first time in her 92 years. (Jason Smith photo)

Early registration mail-ins ended on October 6, but that doesn’t mean you can’t vote; you can still register by going to your county’s election office. If you have registered, you can vote for your favorite presidential and local candidates at the election office up to November 3. You’ll need an a state, federal, student or tribal ID or an electric utility bill to early vote.

These eager voters enjoy spirited political conversation as they queue to the election office. (Jason Smith photo)

Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but certain counties have extended hours. To find your local county election office, visit www.EarlyVoteMT.com or call toll-free (877) 683-2759.