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Voter Information
Important Dates
October 13, 2026
Early voting may begin in counties that conduct early voting
October 23, 2026
Absentee Ballot Applications must be received by the county clerk by 5 pm.
Pre-registration deadline
October 23, 2026 to November 2, 2026
Emergency Absentee ballot request period for hospitalization
October 30, 2026
Early voting ends.
November 3, 2026
Election Day
Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — are open from 8 am to 8 pm.
Absentee ballots must arrive at county election offices by 8:00 pm on Election Day to be counted.
How to Cast Your Ballot
Enter your address to find your voting location.
Learn more about early voting.
Request an absentee ballot.
Request a ballot if you are United States citizen (civilian or military) currently living abroad (UOCAVA).
Election Dates for Taxing Districts, as well as Statewide and Legislative Districts
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May, Even Years
County Primary Election
Port District Primary Election
Regional Airport Authorities
Statewide Primary Election
Legislative Primary Election
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May, Odd Years
Auditorium Districts
Highway Districts
Hospital Boards
Library Districts
Water and Sewer Districts
Weather Modification District
Recreation, Water, Sewer (Conducted by the district)
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September, Even Years
Boise Independent School District
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November, Even Years
County General Election
Community College
Port District General Election
Soil Conservation Districts
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November, Odd Years
Cemetery Districts
Cities
Fire Protection Districts
Recreation Districts
School Districts
Voter Guide
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Idaho Voter Registration
Your Registration Status
You will need to update your voter registration if you have:
Moved
Changed your name
Have not voted in the past four years
Ensure you are registered to vote prior to election day. The Vote Idaho website offers all the resources you need to:
Voter Registration Requirements
As of July 1, 2023, one of the following forms of ID will be required to register to vote:
Current Idaho driver’s license or identification card.
Current U.S. Passport or Federal photo Identification card.
Current Tribal Identification card.
Current concealed weapons license issued by a County Sheriff in Idaho.
If using a current US Passport to register to vote, you will need to show one of the following documents to meet the residency requirement:
Any of the above photo IDs with correct residence address.
Current proof of insurance.
Deed of trust, mortgage, lease or rental agreement.
A property tax assessment, bill, or receipt.
A utility bill, excluding a cellular telephone bill.
A bank or credit card statement.
A paystub, paycheck, or government-issued check.
An intake document from a residential care or assisted living facility.
Enrollment papers issued for the current school year by a high school, or an accredited institution of higher education located within the state of Idaho.
A communication on letterhead from a public or private social service agency registered with the secretary of state verifying the applicant is homeless and attesting to the applicant’s residence for registration purposes.