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12 Principles of Idaho Elections

Our commitment to ensuring the accessibility, integrity, and security of Idaho’s elections.

VOTING is
Easy
1
Register to Vote

All Idaho citizens age 18 and older can easily register:

2
Voter Information
3
Vote

Every option to meet your situation:

VOTING is
Secure
4
Voter ID Required

Voter ID is required to register to vote:

No out-of-state ID accepted

5
Voter Roll Clean-Up

Systematic validation with Driver’s License, Social Security, Vital Statistics, Corrections, and Department of Homeland Security.

6
Paper Ballots

All votes are recorded on paper ballots:

7
Signature Verification

100% of absentee ballot signatures are compared with voter registration and driver’s license records.

8
No Internet Connection

Voting tabulation systems are never online.

VOTING is
Accurate
9
Voting System Testing

All voting systems tested and certified for use by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and the Idaho Secretary of State.

10
Public Testing

Public logic & accuracy testing conducted on all voting systems before each election.

11
Post-Election Audits

Random audits of precincts and counties conducted after each primary & general election.

12
Hand Count Audits