Voting laws in Idaho
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Each state has its own series of election laws. The separation of powers clause in the constitution has largely placed the responsibility for conducting on state governments. Each state has its own election law enforcement agencies, oftentimes part of the executive branch, sometimes a part of the state judiciary. The following are basic guidelines for voting in Idaho. Note: Before taking any action, or if you have any questions, contact your state election agency.
Polling Place Hours
Open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
(County clerks have the discretion to open polls beginning at 7:00 AM. Call your county clerk to find out if voting between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM is available in your town.)
Voter Registration Information
Voter Registration Application
Registration Deadlines
You can register to vote until 25 days before the election. If you miss this deadline, you can register on Election Day at your polling place.
Identification Required for Registration
To register before Election Day, you will need to provide your driver's license number or the last four digits of your social security number.
If you register to vote at the polls on Election Day, you will need one of the following:
- A valid Idaho driver's license
- A valid Idaho ID card issued by the Department of Transportation
- Any document, including a utility bill, paycheck, or any other document that contains a valid address, PLUS a picture ID
- If you are a student, you can use a valid Student ID card from your school and a fee statement that shows your address in the precinct, PLUS a photo ID.
How to Check Registration
Contact your County Elections Official
Voting Information
Identification Required to Vote
If you are registering to vote at your polling place, you will need one of the types of ID listed under the Voter Registration Information section.
How to Find Your Polling Place
Use your address to check online here.
Absentee Voting
Anyone can apply for an absentee ballot.
Fill out and send in this form or mail your county clerk a letter asking for an absentee ballot. Be sure to include your name, address where you are registered, mailing address, and signature.
Rules and Deadlines
- October 29, 2008 is the last day to mail an application for an absentee ballot. This means that your county clerk must actually receive your application by 5:00pm on this day.
- November 3, 2008 is the last day to fill out an absentee ballot in person at the absent electors' polling place.
- Absentee ballots must be received by the clerk by November 4, 2008.
Early Voting
You can vote early in person up until November 3, 2008.
Call your county clerk to find out where the absent voter's polling place is located in your county and what its hours are. Information For People who have Moved or Changed Addresses
You can register at your new address once you have lived in that county for 30 days.
If you have moved within the 30 days before the election, you can vote for President and Vice President at your old address. Contact the county clerk at your old address to get a ballot or for more information. Information for People with Felony Convictions
You are eligible to register to vote once you have completed your sentence, including confinement, parole, and probation.
See also
- Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002
- State by State Provisional Ballot Laws
- State by State Voter ID Laws
- Recount laws in Arkansas
- Felon vote fraud
- Idaho election agencies
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