To Register to Vote in Idaho
You Must Be:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Idaho and the County for thirty (30) days preceding the election
- Have reached eighteen (18) years of age
You are not eligible to vote if you have been:
- Convicted of a felony and your rights have not been restored. Rights are restored upon completion of full sentence.
You need to register again if you have:
- Changed your name
- Moved to a different address
- Not voted within the last four (4) years
SAME DAY REGISTRATION
In Idaho we also have same day registration, which gives you the privilege to register on Election Day. In order to register and vote on Election Day you must:
- Appear in person
- Have a photo ID and proof of 30-day residency such as a:
- Drivers license
- Idaho ID card
- Any document which contains a valid address in the precinct you reside with a picture ID card.
Register to vote because your vote really does count.
Did you know…?
1845 One vote made Texas the 28th State.
1868 One vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment.
1876 One vote was the margin that made Rutherford Hayes our 19th President.
1939 One vote passed the Selective Service Act.
1960 One vote per precinct, average, made John F. Kennedy our 35th President.
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