How to Vote in Idaho

Flag of Idaho
“Esto Perpetua”— Let It Be Perpetual
Capital: Boise Nickname: The Gem State Admitted: 1890 (43rd state) Electoral Votes: 4
State Bird: Mountain Bluebird State Flower: Syringa
Registration Deadline 25 days before Election Day; same-day registration available at polls
Voter ID Required Photo ID requested
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse
Polling Hours 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes 4

Voter Registration in Idaho

The voter registration deadline in Idaho is 25 days before Election Day; same-day registration available at polls.

Idaho offers online voter registration.

Idaho does not have automatic voter registration.

In Idaho, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.

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Voter ID Requirements in Idaho

Idaho requires Photo ID requested identification to vote.

Early Voting in Idaho

Yes — Idaho offers early voting.

In-person absentee voting available at county clerk offices beginning the 3rd Monday before Election Day

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Idaho

Absentee and mail-in voting in Idaho: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason

Polling Hours in Idaho

Polls in Idaho are open 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Idaho

Felony voting rights in Idaho: After completion of sentence.

After You Vote in Idaho

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Idaho Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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