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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. Same-day voter registration is available in-person on Election 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. Same-day voter registration is available in-person during early voting and on Election Day.

Find your early voting location

Are you ready for it?

If you are not yet registered to vote, don't fret! Same-day registration is available in-person during early voting, now through November 1, and on Election Day, November 5.

Find your polling location

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 in-person during early voting and on Election Day, November 5. Visit a polling location to register.

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.

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