Idahoans are given the option to vote in person or by mail. If voting by mail, the deadline to request a ballot by mail is October 23, 2020.
To avoid possible postal delays impacting your vote, we recommend mailing your completed ballot back by Tuesday, October 13th. Plan to drop it off by hand after that.
If you are concerned about your absentee ballot returning on time through the mail, visit our other page to learn how to drop your ballot off in person.
Register In Person: November 3, 2020 (You must show proof of residence to register at the polls.)
By Mail: Postmarked October 9, 2020
Register By Mail: Postmarked October 5, 2020
Request In Person: Received October 23, 2020
Request By Mail: Received October 23, 2020
Request Online: Received October 23, 2020
Ballots, whether returned by mail or in person, must be received by the County Clerk's office by 8pm on Election Day.
We strongly recommend mailing your ballot much earlier (by October 13th) and, if that's not possible, dropping it off in person. Learn how below or on our other page.
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You can submit your ballot in person at an early voting location by 5pm the Friday prior to the election (Oct. 30th 2020).
Unclear. The best option is to plan to return your ballot yourself.
October 12th to October 30th
Not all counties conduct early voting. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.
ID requested; photo required
If ID is not presented, the voter is given the option of signing the Personal Identification Affidavit in order to cast a ballot.
Idaho driver's license or Idaho photo ID card
US passport or federal photo ID card
Tribal photo ID
A current student photo ID issued by an Idaho high school, college, or technical school
A license to carry a concealed weapon issued by a county sheriff in Idaho.
If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during early voting or on November 3, 2020. Simply go to your regular polling place or early voting site to register and vote. You will need to show proof of residence and a photo ID. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.
Not all counties conduct early voting. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.
8am - 8pm
Polling places may open at 7 a.m. at the discretion of the county clerk.
If you are in line when polls close, you are legally entitled to vote. Don't leave!
ID requested; photo required
If ID is not presented, the voter is given the option of signing the Personal Identification Affidavit in order to cast a ballot.
Idaho driver's license or Idaho photo ID card
US passport or federal photo ID card
Tribal photo ID
A current student photo ID issued by an Idaho high school, college, or technical school
A license to carry a concealed weapon issued by a county sheriff in Idaho.