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State Election Guide
Idaho 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
[object Object],The county clerk, at his option, however, may open the polls in his county at 7:00 A.M. for a primary or general election. ,Any elector who is in line at 8:00 P.M. shall be allowed to vote notwithstanding the pronouncement that the polls are closed.
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check where you are registered to vote, and check your political party preference.
Idaho's current statewide calendar includes Idaho General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
In Idaho, State and Presidential primaries are parially closed. A party may elect to open its primary to unaffiliated votes and voters affiliated with other parties by notifying the Secretary of State's office by the last Tuesday before the election. After...
Election Calendar
Idaho General Election 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Official Idaho General Election 2026 source
You will need to fill out and sign a paper Voter Registration Application (Form ERM-1) and submit the completed card to your local County Clerk’s Office. If mailed, your registration application must be postmarked by the...
The online system can be used to register to vote or update existing Idaho voter registration information. You must have a current and valid Driver’s License or Identification Card issued by the Idaho Department of Motor...
Third Monday before election (in-person absentee). For the Nov. 3 election in those counties that choose to conduct early voting. [34- 1012, Idaho Code]
Third Monday before election (in-person absentee).
Voter registrations must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. local time — for the Nov. 3 election. [§34-408 and §34-410, Idaho Code]
Applications must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. — for the Nov. 3 election. [§34-1002(7), Idaho Code]
County clerks may receive emergency absentee ballot applications through 5 p.m. on November 2 from those who cannot be present for voting due to hospitalization if hospitalization began after 5 p.m. on October 23...
Early Voting Ends 5 p.m., Friday before election.
Election Day Rules
No specific law requiring time off to vote
Visit your voting location (polling place) on Election Day between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You are assigned a specific voting location based on your physical address.
Voter ID: Photo ID
Yes. Idaho lists same-day or Election Day registration. Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. I.C. § 34-408A