In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day.
Mail-in voting
Request your ballot online before OCTOBER 25 and be sure to mail it before Election Day.
Early voting
Vote early in Idaho between OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 1.
Are you ready for it?
Be sure to register online or by mail to vote in Idaho by October 11. Same-day registration is also available on Election Day.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register to vote in Idaho?
To register to vote in Idaho you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be an Idaho resident and of your election district for at least 30 days before the next election
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
- Not convicted of a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)
- Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Yes! Idaho offers same-day voter registration. Visit a polling location on Election Day, November 5, to register.
What are the voter registration deadlines?
- To submit your voter registration by mail or online, your registration must be received by October 11.
- Idaho also offers same-day voter registration on Election Day, November 5.
What do I need to bring to vote?
If you've already registered, you'll be asked to show one of the following forms of photo identification:
- Idaho driver's license or identification card
- U.S. Passport or Federal photo Identification card
- Tribal Identification card
- Concealed weapons license issued by a county sheriff in Idaho
Voters registering same-day will need both a current photo ID and proof of residence, such as:
- Above photo ID with the correct address
- Proof of insurance
- Mortgage, lease, or rental agreement
- Property tax assessment, bill
- Utility bill (no cell bills)
- Bank/credit card statement
- Paystub/paycheck
- Intake document to a care facility
- Enrollment letter from an Idaho high school or university
- Letter from a social service agency
Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.
How can I vote from overseas or in the military?
Learn more about how to vote if you are living abroad or serving in the military.