How do I find election results?
Find Idaho election results, including historical results dating back to 1990, on our election results page.
How do I contact my local county election office/county clerk?
In Idaho, elections are conducted by the county clerk’s offices in each of the forty-four counties. For questions about upcoming elections, what is being voted on, where you vote, registration, and more, contact your county clerk.
What is a primary election?
Party Primary Elections to select party candidates for federal, state, and county offices are held in even-numbered years on the third Tuesday in May. Those candidates who receive the most votes during the primary election go on to run in the general election.
Your party choice can affect which primary election races you are eligible to vote in. Learn more.
How do I change my political party preference?
To change your political party affiliation, you can submit a signed form to your county clerk to change your political party affiliation or become “unaffiliated”. Your party choice can affect which primary election races you are eligible to vote in. If you are already affiliated with a party, be aware of deadlines to change your affiliation ahead of a primary election. See more information.
How do I request election information?
To request information not found on the VoteIdaho website, submit a public records request.
What is redistricting?
The Idaho Commission on Reapportionment establishes new Congressional and Legislative district boundaries every ten years following the national census. Based on those districts, counties define voting precincts. Precincts are used to determine where residents vote and how many residents vote in the same location.
Can I vote on a provisional ballot?
Idaho does not utilize provisional ballots. Voters may register to vote at early voting or at their voting location on Election Day with a photo ID and proof of residence.
What is a recall election? Is a recall allowed in Idaho?
A recall election in Idaho is a process that allows eligible voters to petition for the removal of an elected official from office before their term is completed. If enough valid signatures are collected on a recall petition, a special election is held to decide whether the official should be recalled. See Idaho Code, Title 34, Chapter 17.
When is a recount of results conducted?
A candidate may request a recount if the margin of victory is within a certain percentage. Candidates or voters who request a recount may be required to cover the costs of the recount. The process for requesting a recount can be found in the Idaho Code, Title 34, Chapter 21.
Voter intimidation
Voter intimidation refers to actions or behavior discouraging or preventing eligible voters from exercising their right to vote. Idaho has laws in place to protect voters from intimidation. These laws ensure voters can cast their ballots freely and without interference (see Idaho Code Title 18, Chapter 23). If you have concerns, talk to an election worker, your county election office, or local law enforcement.
What is a poll watcher, and who is authorized to assume that role?
The State of Idaho allows Poll Watchers to observe election activities to ensure fair and honest elections. The primary responsibility of the Poll Watcher is to observe the conduct of the election at a specific polling place on behalf of a candidate, party, or ballot question on Election Day. A poll watcher is not the same as a poll worker. See Idaho Statute, Chapter 34-304.
What is “electioneering”?
Electioneering refers to activities that promote a specific candidate or political party at or near polling places on Election Day. In Idaho, electioneering is prohibited within 100 feet of a voting location. See Idaho Code, 18-2318.