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VOTING IN IDAHO

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot. If you meet the other qualifications to register to vote, but have been convicted of a felony (in Idaho, or any other jurisdiction), your civil rights for voting purposes are automatically restored upon completion of your sentence, including any probation or parole.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: Be at least 18 years old on Election Day
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be at least 18 on Election Day to register.

To register to vote in the State of Idaho, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a United States Citizen;
  • Be at least 18 years old on Election Day
  • have resided in Idaho and in the county for 30 days
  • Federal, State or County Election - 30 days within the state and county
  • City Election - 30 days within the city
  • Taxing District Election - 30 days within the Taxing District

You are not eligible to vote if you:

  • have been convicted of a felony and have not had your civil rights restored, or;
  • are confined in prison on conviction of a criminal offense.

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

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.

In Person​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. I.C. § 34-408A

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.

Same Day Voter Registration​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. I.C. § 34-408A

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

  • Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk.
  • Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment.
  • Call your county clerk and inquire about the status of your application.
  • http://www.idahovotes.gov/YPP_NEW/AmIRegistered.aspx

Other ways to register to vote​

Ways To Vote​

Voters have the following 3 Options to vote:

Voting By Absentee Ballot​

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

Voting In Person at the Polls​

Visit your voting location (polling place) on Election Day between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You are assigned a specific voting location based on your physical address.

Voting By Absentee Ballot​

Many Idaho counties offer early voting, typically beginning two weeks before an upcoming election. Check with your county elections office for dates and times.

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

Idaho has a Non-strict idendtification law​

  • A registered voter must either present a photo ID or sign a Personal Identification Affidavit. Idaho requires voters to present some form of identification before casting their vote. A voter may complete an affidavit in lieu of the personal identification. The affidavit shall be on a form prescribed by the secretary of state and shall require the voter to provide the voter's name and address. The voter shall sign the affidavit. Any person who knowingly provides false, erroneous or inaccurate information on such affidavit shall be guilty of a felony.

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification:​

  • An Idaho driver’s license or Idaho photo identification card.
  • A U.S. passport or Federal photo identification card.
  • A current student photo ID, issued by an Idaho high school or post secondary education institution.
  • Tribal photo identification card
  • A license to carry a concealed weapon issued by a county sheriff in Idaho.
  • If a voter does not have an Idaho Driver’s License, they can use an Idaho photo identification card issued by the Department of Transportation to vote.

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check your Voter Registration Status
    • Check where you are registered to vote
    • Check your political party preference
    • Check your Polling Place Location
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • Check Absentee Application and Ballot Status
    • Find contact information for your county elections office.