To register to vote in Idaho you must:
You cannot register to vote in Idaho if you have been convicted of a felony and have not had your civil rights restored. Persons convicted of a felony in Idaho have their rights automatically restored upon completion of sentencing including probation or parole
Idaho also allows for election day registration. To register on Election Day, bring a document with a valid address in your precinct and photo identification when you go to your polling place. Students of a post-secondary education institution may use student photo identification and a fee statement with an address in the precinct from their school to register on Election Day.
To use the online voter registration system you must have an Idaho Driver's License or Identification Card.
Printable forms (PDF)
Refer to the box below for information about ID requirements.
Choosing a political party
You may choose a political party affiliation when you register, but it is not required.
Re-registration with their County Clerk is required if an elector changes their address. Re-registration is required if an elector changes their name by marriage or for another reason. If an elector has not voted in a Primary or General Election in the last four years re-registration is also required to be listed as a qualified elector in Idaho.
For online voter registration, an Idaho Driver's License or Identification card is required.
You must provide one of the following to verify residence:
If you cannot meet any of the above requirements, you may sign an affidavit and cast a provisional ballot subject to verification of your eligibility to vote.
A registered voter must either present a photo ID or sign a Personal Identification Affidavit.
Forms of photo identification may be any one of the following:
If a voter does not have an Idaho Driver’s License, they can use an Idaho photo identification card issued by the Department of Transportation to vote.
Obtaining a Driver’s License
Where do I get a Driver’s License or Identification Card?
Idaho driver’s licenses, instruction permits, or identification (ID) cards are issued through the county sheriff’s offices. You may apply at a sheriff’s office that provides driver licensing services. Not all county DMV locations offer Driver License/ID Card services. Use the searchable table above to identify locations with Driver License/ID Card services and their specific hours for testing.
May 17, 2022 General Primary election Preregistration deadline is April 22, Early voting begins May 2 (for those counties that choose to conduct early voting).
November 8, 2022 General election Preregistration deadline October 14, Early voting begins October 24 (for those counties that choose to conduct early voting).
Other elections may be held:
Second Tuesday in March
Third Tuesday in May
Last Tuesday in August
Tuesday following first Monday in November
If you wish to have an absentee ballot mailed to you, the request must be received by the county clerk’s office by the 11th day prior to the election (May 6, 2022 for the May 17 General Primary, and October 28, 2022 for the November 8 General Election). You can still cast an absentee ballot in person at the absent elector’s polling place (usually the county clerk’s office) up until 5 p.m. the Friday before the election (May 13,2022 for the May 17,2022 General Primary, and November 4, 2022 for the November 8, 2022 General election).
In Idaho, any qualified elector may request an absentee ballot.
Many organizations offer free rides to polling places. Some of these include:
Ballots for elections are created and managed by the County Clerk of each county. Most maintain a website that has election information that may include sample ballots. List of County Clerks and the County website
March | Second Tuesday |
Presidential Primary Every 4 years School district bond / levy If ordered: recall |
May | Third Tuesday |
Party Primary Elections Taxing district measures If ordered: recall, special questions |
August | Last Tuesday |
School district bond / levy If ordered: recall |
November |
Tuesday following the first Monday |
General Election Taxing district measures If ordered: recall, special questions, initiatives, referendum |
March |
Second Tuesday |
School district bond / levy If ordered: recall |
May | Third Tuesday |
Taxing district candidates & measures If ordered: recall, special questions |
August | Last Tuesday |
School district bond / levy If ordered: recall |
November |
Tuesday following the first Monday |
Cities, Taxing district candidates & measures If ordered: recall, special question |
Scheduled elections:
Scheduled elections:
Though no official information could be found, since elections are governed by the Idaho Secretary of State, the assumption would be that complaints should be registered with the Elections and Administration division of that office.
700 W. Jefferson St., Room E205
Boise, ID 83702
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0080
(208) 334-2852 (elections)
HOURS:
Monday — Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed daily — 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) (en Español)
1-888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) (Asian multilingual assistance)
1-844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) (Arabic)
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