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How can I vote in Idaho?

In-person voting

Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day.

Find your polling place

Mail-in voting

Request your ballot online before OCTOBER 25 and be sure to mail it before Election Day.

Request your ballot

Early voting

Vote early in Idaho between OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 1.

Find your early voting location

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.

Register to vote

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?