Idaho
Population
1,787,065
Voting-Age Pop.
1,192,742
Last Presidential Election (2016)
Important Dates
Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Registration Deadline
Oct 9, 2020
Deadline is 5pm for paper applications or until midnight for online applications.
USPS recommends mailing your ballot no later than October 27.
Source: USPS.com
Key Election Information
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Yes
Online Registration
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Early VotingYes
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Same-Day RegistrationYes
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ID RequiredYes
Voter Resources
Register to vote today
Ahead of Election Day, make sure you’re registered to vote and your voting record is up to date. Check out state resources here.
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
You must be a registered voter to submit an absentee application.
Election Rules & Requirements
Early Voting
Can you vote early in this state?
Qualified electors may vote in person before Election Day at an early voting site. Contact your County Clerk for the dates, times and location of early voting in your county. Early voting ends in all counties at 5pm on the Friday before Election Day (Oct 30.)
Same-Day Registration
Can you register on Election Day?
To register on Election Day, bring photo ID and a document with a valid address in your precinct to your polling place.
Voter ID Requirements
Is an ID required to vote?
A registered voter must either present a photo ID or sign a Personal Identification Affidavit. If a voter does not have an Idaho Driver’s License, they can use an Idaho photo identification card issued by the Department of Transportation to vote.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
Make sure you're ready on Election Day with the appropriate forms of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are listed here.
Data source - idahovotes.gov
Federal
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US Passport
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Federal Photo Identification Card
State
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Idaho Driver’s License
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Idaho Photo Identification Card
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Current Student Photo ID
Issued by an Idaho high school or post secondary education institution
Other
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Tribal Photo Identification Card
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License to Carry a Concealed Weapon
Issued by a county sheriff in Idaho
Additional Voting Resources
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Covid-19 Voting
Voting resources regarding Covid-19 are developing.
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