How many electoral votes?
Idaho is listed with 4 electoral votes in this generated guide.
Electoral College
Idaho Electoral College votes and elector rules
Idaho has 4 electoral votes. See allocation method, elector pledge status, selection process, and verification links.
State Summary
What to know about Idaho Electoral College rules
How are votes awarded?
Idaho is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
Are electors pledged?
Idaho is not listed with an elector pledge requirement in the generated model. Confirm current state law before relying on this status.
What should I verify?
Confirm vote allocation, elector pledge enforcement, vacancy replacement, certification, and meeting procedures with official state or federal materials before relying on a legal detail.
Rules
Idaho elector pledge and vote allocation rules
Quick Facts
Electoral College rule snapshot
- Electoral votes
- 4
- Allocation method
- Winner-takes-all
- Elector pledge
- No
- Election code
- Idaho Code §§ 34-707, 34-711, 34-1503, 34-1503, 34-1504
Allocation
Winner-takes-all
Idaho is one of the 48 states that have a winner-takes-all rule for the Electoral College. In these States, whichever candidate receives a majority of the popular vote, or a plurality of the popular vote (less than 50 percent but more than any other candidate), takes all of the state’s Electoral votes.
Elector Pledge
No
Idaho is one of the states that do not require their electors to vote as pledged.
Process
How Idaho electors are selected and vote
These notes summarize the elector selection, vacancy, meeting, or voting details available in the structured state model.
How Does Idaho Select Its Electors?
Presidential electors are selected according to party rules and regulations. The state chairman of each political party shall certify the names of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates and presidential electors to the secretary of state.
When Do The Electors Vote?
The electors chosen to elect a president and vice-president of the United States shall, at twelve (12) o'clock noon on the day which is or may be directed by the Congress of the United States, meet at the seat of government of this state, and then and there perform the duties enjoined upon them by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Each elector of president and vice-president of the United States shall...
Sources
Sources and verification links
Questions
Common questions
How many Electoral College votes does Idaho have?
Idaho is listed with 4 Electoral College votes.
How does Idaho allocate electoral votes?
Idaho is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
Are Idaho electors pledged?
Idaho is not listed with an elector pledge requirement in the generated model. Confirm current state law before relying on this status.
How are Idaho presidential electors selected?
Presidential electors are selected according to party rules and regulations. The state chairman of each political party shall certify the names of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates and presidential electors to the secretary of state.
When do Idaho electors vote?
The electors chosen to elect a president and vice-president of the United States shall, at twelve (12) o'clock noon on the day which is or may be directed by the Congress of the United States, meet at the seat of government of this state, and then and there perform the duties enjoined upon them by...
Where can I verify Idaho Electoral College rules?
Use official state or federal materials when available. This page links to selected sources including How does the state select its electors and National Association Of Secretaries Of State.
Glossary
Key Electoral College terms for Idaho
- Idaho Electoral Votes
- Idaho is listed with 4 electoral votes for the Electoral College in this generated guide.
- Idaho Allocation Method
- Idaho is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
- Idaho Elector Pledge
- Idaho is not listed with an elector pledge requirement in the generated model. Confirm current state law before relying on this status.
- Presidential Elector
- A person appointed through the state's presidential election process to cast Electoral College votes for president and vice president.