Your Vote Matters
If you want to defeat Proposition 1, the most important thing you can do is vote!
You don’t have to wait until Election Day to make your voice heard. Idaho voters can vote by absentee ballot, vote early in person where available, or vote at their polling place on Election Day.
There are several ways to cast your ballot in Idaho. Whether you vote from home, vote early in person, or vote on Election Day, make a plan and GO VOTE!
NOTE: If you have a Stop Prop 1 yard sign – would you take it to the polling place?
Before you vote: Make sure you are registered and check your voter information at VoteIdaho.gov.
1. Vote by Absentee Ballot
If you would rather vote from home, any registered Idaho voter can request an absentee ballot.
How it works:
- Request your absentee ballot.
Submit a request online through VoteIdaho.gov or complete an absentee ballot request form. - Receive your ballot.
Your ballot will be mailed to you along with instructions, a secrecy sleeve, and a return envelope. - Complete your ballot.
Follow the instructions carefully and use a blue or black ink pen. Make sure you sign the outside of the return envelope. - Return your ballot.
You can return your completed ballot by mail, to an official election drop box, or directly to your county elections office. - Meet the deadline.
For the November 3, 2026 election, your completed absentee ballot must be received by your county clerk by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day — November 3. Simply mailing it by Election Day is not enough if it does not arrive on time.
Important: The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the November 3 election is 5:00 p.m. on October 23, 2026.Idaho requires voters to submit a new absentee ballot request each calendar year.
Request an absentee ballot:
Request an Absentee Ballot – VoteIdaho.gov
Check your absentee ballot status:
Check Your Record Via Voter Profile – VoteIdaho.gov
2. Vote Early In Person
If you want to vote in person but don’t want to wait until Election Day, some Idaho counties offer early voting.
For the 2026 General Election, early voting is scheduled to take place from October 13 through October 30, in counties that offer it. Locations, dates, and hours vary by county.
How it works:
- Check whether your county offers early voting.
- Find your county’s early voting location and hours.
- Go to the location during the designated voting period.
- Bring the identification required to vote in Idaho.
- Cast your ballot in person.
Find early voting locations and county-specific information:
Where Do I Vote? – VoteIdaho.gov
(Click “Early Voting” button after entering your address)
Important: Early voting ends at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.
3. Vote on Election Day
You can also vote in person on Election Day.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Idaho polling locations will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
How it works:
- Find your assigned voting location using VoteIdaho.gov.
- Bring the required identification.
- Check in with the poll workers.
- Receive and complete your ballot.
- Return your ballot as instructed.
Your voting location is determined by your residential address, so make sure you look it up before going to vote.
Find your voting location:
Where Do I Vote? – IdahoVote.gov
(Click “Voting Location” button after entering your address)
Need to register?
Idaho allows qualified individuals to register and vote at their designated polling place on Election Day. You will need to meet Idaho’s voter registration requirements and provide the required identification and proof of residence.
Register or check your registration:
Register to Vote & Check Your Registration – VoteIdaho.gov
Important 2026 Voting Dates
| Date | Activity |
| October 13, 2026 | Early voting may begin in participating counties |
| October 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m. | Deadline to request an absentee ballot |
| October 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. | Early/in-person absentee voting ends |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day |
| November 3, 2026, 8:00 p.m. | Polls close and absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk |
Dates and procedures can vary by county, so voters should verify their information through the official Idaho elections website before voting.
Your one-stop resource for Idaho voting information:
VoteIdaho.gov