Idaho

Voting in Idaho

From the state election office’s own website. Each answer shows the official wording it comes from.

Registration deadline

Voter pre-registration ends on October 23.

Official wording: “First, make sure you’re registered to vote! Voter pre-registration ends on October 23.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

Register on Election Day

You may also register when you vote in person at early voting or on Election Day.

Official wording: “You may also register when you vote in person at early voting or on Election Day.” — state election office, page read October 17, 2026

Register online

An online registration portal exists. Using it requires a current driver’s license or free identification card.

Official wording: “You will need a current driver’s license or free identification card to use the online registration portal.” — state election office, page read October 17, 2026

Early voting

Early voting or in-person absentee voting locations are available from October 13 to October 30.

Official wording: “Visit an early voting or in-person absentee location from October 13 to October 30.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

Who can vote by mail

Any registered voter in Idaho may request an absentee ballot to be mailed to their address.

Official wording: “Any registered voter in Idaho may request an absentee ballot to be mailed to their address.” — state election office, page read October 15, 2026

Request a mail ballot by

Request an absentee ballot by 5:00 p.m. local time on October 23.

Official wording: “Request an absentee ballot by 5:00 p.m. local time on October 23.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

Mail ballot due

Return the completed ballot by mail, to a drop box, or to the county elections office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Official wording: “Return the completed ballot by mail, to an official elections drop box, or your county elections office by 8 p.m. on Election Day for your vote to be counted.” — state election office, page read October 15, 2026

ID at the polls

A photo ID or a signed affidavit attesting to your identity is required every time you vote.

Official wording: “A photo ID or signed affidavit attesting to your identity is required every time you vote.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

Election Day hours

Polling locations are open from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Official wording: “Vote in person on Election Day, November 3. Polling locations are open from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

For anything not listed, and to check your registration, see Idaho’s election office: voteidaho.gov