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Idaho Elections Calendar - 2025 and 2026

Primary Election - May 19,2026​

A primary election is held on the third Tuesday in May of each year in which a general election is held.ID tile34 5 Ch 6 Sec.01

Poll Hours: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

May Primary Election Election's Important Dates:
April 24, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment: 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 25th day prior to election. .
April 24, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline Online: 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 Vehicles to complete the Online Voter Registration Process. .
May 4, 2026 In-Person Absentee voting begins: Third Monday before election (in-person absentee)..
May 15, 2026 In-Person Absentee voting ends: Early Voting Ends 5 p.m., Friday before election..
May 19, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline In Person: Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. I.C. § 34-408A.
May 19, 2026 Election Day Voter Registration Deadline: Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. I.C. § 34-408A.

General Election - November 3,2026​

November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November

Poll Hours: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

November General Election Election's Important Dates:
October 9, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment: 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 25th day prior to election. .
October 9, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline Online: 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 Vehicles to complete the Online Voter Registration Process. .
October 19, 2026 In-Person Absentee voting begins: Third Monday before election (in-person absentee)..
October 30, 2026 In-Person Absentee voting ends: Early Voting Ends 5 p.m., Friday before election..
November 3, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline In Person: Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. I.C. § 34-408A.
November 3, 2026 Election Day Voter Registration Deadline: Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. I.C. § 34-408A.

NOTES​

This page contains dates and deadlines information on elections occurring in Idaho

Election dates,voter registration deadlines,early voting, absenstee voting, and voting hours apply to statewide elections in most cases. However, Check with your Town Clerk for the hours of voting, and voter registration deadlines as they vary by town. Please be advised that these dates are updated regularly but are subject to scheduling changes at the local level.

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