Idaho Voter Guide

Upcoming Elections

There are no statewide elections in Idaho in 2021.

There are municipal elections in Idaho on August 31, 2021 and November 2, 2021, check your county or town websites for more information.

Election Rules

Voter Registration Deadline: 25 days before Election Day online, in-person, or by mail, or same day registration if voting in-person during early voting or on Election Day

Early Voting in Idaho runs from the third Monday before the election until the Friday before the election for some counties, contact your county clerk to find out if your county has early voting.

Idaho’s Address Confidentiality Program provides confidential voter registration records for survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or stalking. Learn more here.

Restoration of Voting Rights After Felony Convictions: The right to vote is automatically restored for felons upon the completion of their parole or probation.

ID Requirements for Voting: Photo ID is required. If one is not shown a voter can sign an affidavit affirming their identity.

Absentee Voting: Any Idaho voter can request an absentee ballot, no excuse is required. Voters can contact their County Clerk’s office or fill out an online form. The request must be received by the elections office at least 11 days before the election for a ballot to be mailed to you, absentee ballots can also be cast in-person at the County Clerk’s office until the day before the election. Download the application here.

Gender Gaps in Representation

Idaho is one of 13 states that does not have any women in its Congressional delegation. However, Idaho ranks 15th in the country for the representation of women in the State Legislature.

Voter Turnout

Idaho had slightly higher voter turnout than the United States overall for both men and women in the 2016 Elections.

Percent Voter Turnout by Gender

Percent Voter Turnout by Race

Other races not shown due to population size