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Idaho Elections Calendar - 2024 and 2025

Primary Election - May 21,2024​

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 26, 2024 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 26, 2024 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 6, 2024 In-Person Absentee voting begins: Third Monday before election (in-person absentee)..
May 10, 2024 Absentee Ballot Request Ends: Deadline to request an absentee ballot for the Idaho Primary Election. Request an Absentee Ballot.
May 17, 2024 In-Person Absentee voting ends: Early Voting Ends 5 p.m., Friday before election..
May 21, 2024 Election Day Voter Registration Deadline: Deliver your completed card to your county. In person registration deadline is available up to and including on Election Day.

General Election - November 5,2024​

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 11, 2024 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 11, 2024 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 11, 2024 In-Person Absentee voting begins: Third Monday before election (in-person absentee)..
October 25, 2024 Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Deadline to request an absentee ballot for the November 5th General Election. Request an Absentee Ballot.
November 1, 2024 In-Person Absentee voting ends: Early Voting Ends 5 p.m., Friday before election..
November 5, 2024 Election Day Voter Registration Deadline: Deliver your completed card to your county. In person registration deadline is available up to and including on Election Day.

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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