Serving the people of Idaho by empowering voters and defending democracy.
The League of Women Voters of Idaho is a nonpartisan, grassroots community-based organization working to working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, across the state.
As one of the most respected sources of voter information, we offer Idahoans guidance on registering to vote and participating in elections. As an organization recognized as an essential voice of democracy, we serve the state by closely watching the legislative process and advocating in the public interest. We believe in influencing public policy through voter education and advocacy.
We are dedicated to our mission, which is Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. We provide the tools and information necessary for informed participation.
Find Out What’s New with Leagues Statewide
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League of Women Voters of Kootenai County
See what’s happening with the League of Women Voters of Kootenai County.
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League of Women Voters of Lewis-Clark Valley
Find out what’s new with the League of Women Voters of Lewis - Clark Valley.
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League of Women Voters Moscow
Stay up to date with informative events and news from the League of Women Voters of Moscow.
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League of Women Voters of Pocatello
Get the latest information about events and news from the League of Women Voters of Pocatello.
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LWVID's Members at Large
Discover upcoming events and the latest news from the League’s Members at Large.
2025 Candidate Forums
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2025 Caldwell Mayoral Forum
🔹 Tuesday, September 23, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍Caldwell City HallThis event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Idaho Education Fund and the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce.
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2025 City of Caldwell City Council Forum
🔹 Thursday, September 25, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍Caldwell City HallThis event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Idaho Education Fund and the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce.
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City of Pocatello Mayor & City Council Forum
🔹 Monday, September 29, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍Pocatello High School AuditoriumThis event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Idaho Education Fund and the Idaho State Journal.
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City of Chubbuck & School District No. 25 Forum
🔹 Tuesday, October 7, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍Chubbuck City HallThis event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Idaho Education Fund and the Idaho State Journal.
Voter Information
Find your polling place on election day
Early voting information
Absentee voting
Military and overseas voting
Check your voter registration status
See voter registration requirements
Register to vote in Idaho
Absentee ballot application deadline October 24, 2025
Early voting ends October 31, 2025
Election Day is November 4, 2025, 8 am to 8 pm
Find what's on your ballot
Get candidate information
Statewide Events & Volunteer Opportunities
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Legislative Accountability Project
Contribute to the LWVID’s mission to inform and educate Idaho voters by helping us review and analyze bills from the 2025 Legislative session that connect to LWVID’s positions on key issues.
Your participation ensures that Idahoans have clear, accurate, and accessible information about how new laws affect their lives and communities.
To get involved, email lwv.idaho@gmail.com.
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Vote 411 LWVID Voter Guide
Help the League of Women Voters of Idaho carry out our mission to inform and educate voters by volunteering to help support our free, nonpartisan online Voter Guide with Vote411—a trusted resource that empowers Idahoans with the information they need to make informed decisions at the ballot box.
To learn more or get involved, email us at lwv.idaho@gmail.com.
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Legislative Action Committee
The League of Women Voters of Idaho is looking for volunteers to serve on our Legislative Action Committee.
Members track bills during the legislative session, draft action alerts, and help shape response plans when legislation affects LWVID positions.
To make an impact and ensure Idaho voters stay informed, email lwv.idaho@gmail.com.
Press Mentions & Public Statements
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Idaho State Journal and League of Women Voters joining forces to hold candidate forums
Press Mention
Posted: September 5, 2025
The Idaho State Journal and League of Women Voters of Pocatello will host candidate forums for upcoming municipal and school board elections, giving voters a chance to hear from candidates and make informed decisions before heading to the polls.
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Mail-in voting is a secure, legally protected right of all Idahoans
Press Mention
Posted: September 2, 2025
Eliminating mail-in voting in Idaho would disenfranchise many qualified voters, including those living in rural or remote areas who do not have access to in-person voting. Idaho has 11 such precincts that are mail-in voting only. Idahoans have been able to vote by mail through no-excuse absentee balloting since 1970.
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Mail-in voting is a secure, legally protected right of all Idahoans
Letter to the Editor
Posted: August 21, 2025
Eliminating mail-in voting in Idaho would disenfranchise many qualified voters, including those living in rural or remote areas who do not have access to in-person voting. Idahoans who are eligible to vote should be encouraged to exercise their Constitutional right to vote in all elections.
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Trump calls mail-in ballots, voting machines unreliable. What Idaho official says
Press Mention
Posted: August 20, 2025
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane reaffirmed the accuracy of the state’s voting machines and absentee ballots, calling errors “very, very minimal.” The League of Women Voters of Idaho warned that eliminating mail-in voting would disenfranchise many rural and remote voters who rely on it to cast their ballots.
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ALA and League of Women Voters release Civic Collaboration Guide
Press Release
Posted: August 18, 2025
The American Library Association (ALA) and League of Women Voters (LWV) announce the publication of A Guide to Civic Collaboration, a joint resource to inspire and support year-round civic programming in libraries.
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LWV Statement on Mail-in Ballots and Voting Machines
Press Release
Posted: August 18, 2025
League of Women Voters CEO Celina Stewart condemned President Trump’s vow to eliminate vote-by-mail and voting machines, calling it “a direct attack on Americans’ freedom to vote.” She emphasized that vote-by-mail is secure, trusted by millions, and essential for ensuring fair and accessible elections.
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Boise area’s first library election since 'harmful materials' law
Press Mention
Posted: May 6, 2025
Libraries in Idaho have been a site for heated debate over what books minors should be able to access.
Since July, a state law allows patrons to challenge and even sue libraries if they can prove a minor obtained “harmful materials.”
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League of Women Voters of Idaho to host forums for Treasure Valley library board candidates
Press Mention
Posted: April 24, 2025
The League of Women Voters of Idaho will host two public forums to enable voters to hear from candidates running for Ada County Free Library District and Meridian Library District board of trustees seats in the May 20 election.
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PBS News Hour
Press Mention
Posted: April 18, 2025
"It has now been 87 days since the start of the Trump administration. From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances, to defying Supreme Court orders to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back home, one thing is abundantly clear. Our country is in a constitutional crisis."'
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Follow Us On Instagram!
Stay Involved
Posted: April 1, 2025
Greetings our beloved members! At the League of Women Voters of Idaho, we always look for new ways to ensure that voters are informed about what is going on around the state.
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Honoring 50 Years of Service
Blog Post
Posted: March 9, 2025
The League of Women Voters of Idaho is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of several of our members who have devoted 50 years of service to advancing democracy and empowering voters.
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Forum on 'School Choice' and 'School Vouchers'
Press Mention
Posted: February 24, 2025
A forum was held in Idaho Falls Saturday with several speakers opposing a potential law to offer up to $50 million on refundable tax credits to Idahoans for private education expenses.
The League of Women Voters of Idaho's Education Fund
The League of Women Voters of Idaho is passionate about educating and informing voters across the state. We strive to bring each community important information about candidates and issues in a nonpartisan fashion.
The League of Women Voters of Idaho's Education Fund conducts voter service and citizen education activities as we believe in Idaho voters’ ability to make decisions when they have good information. The Education Fund helps ensure that the League is able to provide that information to voters in a variety of ways.
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