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The policies governing voter participation are enacted and enforced primarily at the state level. These policies, which include voter identification requirements, early voting provisions, online voter registration systems, and more, dictate the conditions under which people cast their ballots in their respective states.

This article includes the following information about voting policies in Idaho:

See Election administration in Idaho for additional information about election administration in the state, including voter list maintenance policies, provisional ballot rules, and post-election auditing practices.

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Voter registration

Eligibility and registration details

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To register to vote in Idaho, one must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the Idaho county in which he or she is registering for at least 30 days before the election, and at least 18 years old.[1]

Registration in advance of election day may be completed online, in person at the county clerk's office, or by mail. Registration forms must be completed and postmarked at least 25 days prior to the election.

According to the secretary of state's website:[2]

“ If you register to vote after July 1, 2023 and your residence address does not match the record on your driver’s license, you must provide one of the following documents to your county elections office or at the polls in order to complete the registration process.
  • [Current photo ID from the list below] with correct residence address
  • Current proof of insurance
  • Deed of trust, mortgage, lease or rental agreement
  • A property tax assessment, bill, or receipt
  • A utility bill, excluding a cellular telephone bill
  • A bank or credit card statement
  • A paystub, paycheck, or government-issued check
  • An intake document from a residential care or assisted living facility
  • Enrollment papers issued for the current school year by a high school, or an accredited institution of higher education located within the state of Idaho.
  • A communication on letterhead from a public or private social service agency registered with the secretary of state verifying the applicant is homeless and attesting to the applicant’s residence for registration purposes.[3]
 ”

Same-day voter registration is available in Idaho.[4]

In-person voting

Poll times

See also: State poll opening and closing times

In Idaho, all polls are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. In some instances, polls may open at 7:00 a.m., at the discretion of the local clerk. Idaho is split between Mountain and Pacific time zones. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[5]

Voter identification

See also: Voter identification laws by state

Idaho requires voters to present photo identification while voting.[6]

The following list of accepted ID was current as of July 2023. Click here for the Idaho Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

“
  • Current Idaho driver’s license or identification card
  • Current U.S. Passport or Federal photo Identification card
  • Current Tribal Identification card
  • Current concealed weapons license issued by a County Sherriff in Idaho

NOTE: Voters who are registered prior to July 1, 2023 may use a Current Student ID card from an Idaho educational institution. However, this will no longer be a valid form of identification beginning January 1, 2024.[6][3]

”

If a voter is unable to present accepted ID, he or she is allowed to sign a personal identification affidavit swearing to his or her identity. After signing the affidavit, he or she is issued a regular ballot.[6]

Background

As of August 2023, 34 states required voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day. Of these states, 23 required voters to present identification containing a photograph, and 11 accepted other forms of identification. The remaining 16 states did not require voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day. Valid forms of identification differ by state. Commonly accepted forms include driver's licenses, state-issued identification cards, and military identification cards.[7][8]

On March 15, 2023, Governor Brad Little (R) signed H0124 into law, removing student IDs from the list of acceptable forms of voter identification, effective January 1, 2024.[9]

Early voting

See also: Early voting

Idaho permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.

Absentee/mail-in voting

See also: Absentee/mail-in voting

All voters are eligible to vote absentee in Idaho. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee. To vote absentee, an application must be received by election officials no later than the 11th day preceding the election.[10][11]


Local election officials

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Voting rules for people convicted of a felony

See also: Voting rights for convicted felons

In Idaho, voting rights are automatically restored once people convicted of a felony complete their sentence, including prison, probation, and parole.[1][12]

Voting rights for people convicted of a felony vary from state to state. In the majority of states, people convicted of a felony cannot vote while they are incarcerated but may regain the right to vote upon release from prison or at some point thereafter.[13]

Election agencies

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Individuals seeking additional information about voting provisions in Idaho can contact the following state and federal agencies.

Idaho Secretary of State Election Division

Physical address: 700 West Jefferson, Room E205, (State Capitol, East Wing, Second Floor), Boise, Idaho 83720
Mailing address: PO Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0080
Telephone: 208-334-2852
Email: elections@sos.idaho.gov
http://sos.idaho.gov/

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: 301-563-3919
Toll free: 1-866-747-1471

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Idaho Secretary of State, "Idaho Voter Registration Form," accessed April 12, 2023
  2. ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Voting Identification Requirements," accessed July 11, 2023
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  4. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Same Day Voter Registration," accessed April 12, 2023
  5. ↑ Idaho Statutes, "Section 34-1101," accessed April 12, 2023
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Idaho Secretary of State's Office, "Identification Requirements," accessed April 12, 2023
  7. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Voter Identification Requirements|Voter ID Laws," March 9, 2023
  8. ↑ The Washington Post, "Do I need an ID to vote? A look at the laws in all 50 states," October 27, 2014
  9. ↑ Bill Track 50, "ID H0124," accessed June 30, 2023
  10. ↑ Idaho State Legislature, "Idaho Statutes 34-1001," accessed April 12, 2023
  11. ↑ Ada County Elections, "Absentee Voting," accessed April 12, 2023
  12. ↑ Idaho Legislature, "Idaho Statutes Section 18-310," accessed April 12, 2023
  13. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Felon Voting Rights," April 6, 2023
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