Key Dates

• Full Election Calendar — Deadlines for Clerks, Candidates, and Voters
  Secretary of State Election Calendar (lists all dates; don’t miss deadlines, or you will miss out!): https://voteidaho.gov/calendar/list/
  • Printable 2026 ELECTION CALENDAR:  https://archive.voteidaho.gov/download/2026-election-calendar.pdf
• Pre-Registration Deadline
  Deadline is 5 p.m. for paper applications handed in or mailed to county clerk’s office, or until midnight for online applications.
  • Primary: May 8, 2026
  • General: October 23, 2026
• Absentee Ballot Application Deadline
  Applications must be received by county clerk by 5 p.m. local time.
  • Primary: May 8, 2026
  • General: October 23, 2026
• Early Voting
  Early voting may begin on dates listed below. Not all counties allow early voting; check with your county clerk for dates and locations
  • Primary: April 27, 2026 (ends May 15, 2026)
  • General: October 13, 2026 (ends October 30, 2026)
• Election Day – Ballots must be returned by specified date
  Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — to be open 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • Primary: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

    • Candidate Filings for Primary election: https://run.voteidaho.gov/search

    • REMEMBER: Primary winners usually win in the General election. VOTE IN THE PRIMARY!

  • General: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

More Key Voting Information

👉 Voter Information Lookup (sample ballot, polling place, absentee ballot status, and your voter information): https://elections.sos.idaho.gov/ElectionLink/ElectionLink/VoterSearch.aspx
See also Boise County Clerk Elections web page: https://www.boisecounty.us/services/elections/

• VoteIdaho Official Secretary of State Website: https://voteidaho.gov/
• County Clerk Websites: https://voteidaho.gov/county-clerk/
• Latest Election Results: https://voteidaho.gov/election-results/
• Casting Your Ballot: https://voteidaho.gov/casting-your-ballot
• Find polling place or learn what’s on ballot: https://voteidaho.gov/
• Boise County Elections website and sample ballots: https://www.boisecounty.us/services/elections/
• Idaho Freedom Foundation 2026 Freedom Index (PDF): Download here

Tips

• Meet candidates in person. Ask questions. Be discerning. Be analytical. Be informed. Vote in person. Do NOT vote mail-in / absentee if at all possible. Be a poll worker or poll watcher.
• Be Active! Do you want a small number of active voters to drown out your voice? If not, then please cast your ballot.
• When to Vote: We encourage voters to vote in-person on Election Day (May 19, 2026) if you can. Waiting until Election Day enables you to study candidates and issues for as long as possible. Plus, it’s fun to gather with friends and neighbors on Election Day.
• CONSERVATIVES — Do NOT skip ANY election! The opposition and special interests will vote in droves. Conservatives must as well.

Why We Recommend a NO Vote on Tax Levies

The Republican Party Platform Preamble (page 2) and Section 2 (page 3) support voting NO on tax levies.

• Preamble:
  We believe the government must practice fiscal responsibility, and that taxpayers shall allow the government only the money necessary to provide Constitutionally specified functions.
• Section 2. Taxation:
  A. We support lower federal, state, and local taxes. High taxes are a burden on businesses, families, and individuals.B. We believe that tax reductions can be achieved by cutting spending on every level: federal, state, and local. We believe that lower taxes will result in increased revenue to the government as the private sector will thrive.C. We believe Idaho’s tax structure should be predictable, fair, and balanced; and that the combination of our income, sales, and property taxes will continue to provide a stable, dependable source of income for governmental needs.

  D. We support true government transparency that allows the public to review all local, state, and federal government expenditures, contracts, and audits online. We support uniform accounting systems that allow taxpayers to compare and analyze government spending trends.