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Idaho Voting Guide

Welcome to FindLaw's Idaho Voter Guide. This page will provide information about voter eligibility and registration for first-time voters, military members, homeless people, and others. You will also learn about voter registration deadlines in Idaho, getting an absentee ballot, and special accommodations for Idaho voters with disabilities.

If you’ve never voted before or are new to Idaho, you may not understand how voting laws work there. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Democrat or Republican. Every state has distinct voting laws, and you should familiarize yourself with Idaho’s rules before election day.

Some of the questions voters in Idaho have include:

  • Can I submit an absentee ballot?
  • How can I request an absentee ballot?
  • Can Idahoans register to vote online?
  • Does the Idaho government provide special accessibility for people with disabilities?

This Idaho Voter Guide will help answer questions about Nebraska elections, voting in your state, and other voting information such as voter eligibility, absentee voting, and other vital details.

Am I eligible to vote in Idaho?

To be eligible to vote in Idaho, you must meet specific criteria. According to Idaho state law, you must meet the following requirements:

  • You must be a U.S. citizen
  • Voters must be at least 18 years of age
  • You must reside in Idaho and your county for at least 30 days before election day
  • You must register to vote

You cannot register and vote if serving time for a felony conviction. The state automatically restores your voting rights when you complete your sentence, including probation or parole.

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Where Do I Vote?

You can locate your polling place by visiting voteidaho.gov. This site also provides you with recent election results.

How To Register in Idaho

There are several ways to register to vote in Idaho. This includes registering:

In Person

Register by delivering the voter registration form to your county clerk's office in person.

Online

Register to vote online using your Idaho driver's license or ID card.

Overseas Voters

Request an absentee ballot using the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).

By Mail

Register by mail by printing out this form and mailing it to your county clerk's office.

Idaho Voting Resources

Your vote counts. Take the time to learn how and when to vote.

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