Idaho General Election

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day.Learn more by visiting the Idaho Administration and Elections Office website or contacting your local election office. Watch this video about in person registration from the Idaho Administration and Elections Office.

Administration and Elections Office700 West Jefferson St., Rm E205 Boise, ID 83702Telephone: 208-334-2852

To register in Idaho you must: be a United States citizenhave resided in Idaho and in the county for 30 days prior to the day of election be at least 18 years old not have been convicted of a felony, and without having been restored to the rights of citizenship, or confined in prison on conviction of a criminal offense Watch this video about who can register to vote from the Idaho Administration and Elections Office.

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Idaho. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov Watch this video about military and overseas voting from the Idaho Administration and Elections Office.

Yes, you can register at your voting location on Election Day.

Idaho offers online voter registration.You need an Idaho ID to use Idaho's online voter registration system. The address on your ID must match your current residence. If you don’t have an Idaho DMV-issued ID with your current address, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person with additional proof of residence documentation.You can find a list of approved proof of residence documents and more information at VoteIdaho.gov.

Registration deadlinesIn person during early voting:Oct 13 - Oct 30In-person at voting location on Election Day:Nov 3Online:Oct 23 by 5:00 p.m. MDTBy mail (received by):Oct 23 by 5:00 p.m. MDTAbsentee ballot deadlinesRequest ballot (received by):Oct 23 by 5:00 p.m. MDTReturn ballot by mail (received by):Nov 3 by 8:00 p.m. MSTReturn ballot in person:Nov 3 by 8:00 p.m. MSTVoting deadlinesEarly voting (in-person absentee voting):varies by locationIn-person:Nov 3

In Idaho, any registered voter can request to receive a ballot by mail. Request your absentee ballot online by Oct 23. What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.How do I return my ballot?Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location.Contact your local election office for more information about where to return your ballot in person.If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.What do I need to do if I’ve moved?What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.