Make sure you are all set to VOTE!
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Who can register to vote in Idaho?
To register in Idaho you must:
be a citizen of the United States
have resided in Idaho and in the county for 30 days prior to the day of election
be at least 18 years old
not have been convicted of a felony, and without having been restored to the rights of citizenship, or confined in prison on conviction of a criminal offense
How do I vote in person?
Vote on Election Day
Voters in Idaho can look up where to vote on Idaho's site.
Vote early
Idaho does offer in-person absentee voting. Learn more about in-person absentee voting in Idaho.
What to bring
You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Idaho.
Acceptable forms include any one of the following:
Idaho driver's license or Idaho photo ID card
US passport or federal photo ID card
tribal photo ID
current student photo ID issued by an Idaho high school, college, or technical school
license to carry a concealed weapon issued by a county sheriff in Idaho
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be given the option of signing the Personal Identification Affidavit in order to cast a ballot.
How do I vote by mail?
Request your mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application.
Fill out the application completely.
Submit the request to your local election office.
When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Idaho does offer in person registration on Election Day.
What are key deadlines for the November 2022 election?
Registration deadlines
Online : Oct 14
By mail (postmarked by) : Oct 14
Absentee ballot deadlines
Request ballot (received by) : Oct 28
Return ballot in person : Nov 8
Voting deadlines
How do I see what's on my ballot?
Learn more about what will be on your ballot by visiting Ballotpedia.
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:
Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
Send the application to your local election office.
It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.
If after submitting your FPCA, your ballot does not arrive, contact your local election office first. Then:
You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.
If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Idaho. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
How do I contact my state election office?
Address:
Administration and Elections Office
East Wing, Second Floor, 700 West Jefferson #E205
Boise, ID 83702
Phone Number:
208-334-2852
When, where, or how to vote in Idaho.
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