Download the Election Calendar: 2026
Elections & Voting
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Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Voted absentee ballots must be received — by the county clerk — by 8 p.m. for the Nov. 4 election.
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Election Day
Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — to be open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day.
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Runoff Elections and Judicial Review
Runoff and Judicial Review Elections for Bannock, Bonneville, and Lemhi Counties.
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Postelection Audit Directive to be Issued
The Secretary of State shall issue a directive outlining the Postelection Audit procedures for the Primary.
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Secretary of State to Provide Sample Form to Clerks
Last day for the Secretary of State to provide the sample form for the primary election ballots.
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Early Voting May Begin
For the primary election in those counties that choose to conduct early voting.
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Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Voted absentee ballots must be received — by the county clerk — by 8 p.m. for the May 19 election.
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Election Day
Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — to be open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day.
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Postelection Audit Selection
The Secretary of State shall conduct the randomized selection for the counties to be audited for the primary election.
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State Canvass
Deadline for the state board of canvassers to meet and conduct the canvass – of the primary election.
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Secretary of State to Issue Certificates
The Secretary of State shall issue certificates of nomination to the political party candidates of each party. (*This date may vary; it must be done immediately after canvass.)
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Sample Ballot Layout Deadline
Deadline for the Secretary of State to provide the layout for the Nov. 3 election sample ballot.
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Postelection Audit Directive to be Issued
Last day for the Secretary of State to issue a Postelection Audit Directive for the General Election.
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Early Voting May Begin
For the Nov. 3 election in those counties that choose to conduct early voting.
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Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Voted absentee ballots must be received — by the county clerk — by 8 p.m. for the Nov. 3 election.
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Election Day
Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — to be open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day.
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Postelection Audit Selection
The Secretary of State shall conduct the randomized selection for the counties to be audited for the general election.
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State Canvass
Deadline for the state board of canvassers to meet and conduct the canvass – of the general election.
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Secretary of State to Issue Certificates
The Secretary of State shall issue certificates of nomination to candidates who received the highest number of votes. (*This date may vary; it must be done immediately after canvass.)
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