Voting in Idaho
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every Idaho voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
On the ballot. The candidate list is not confirmed yet. Check with the Idaho Secretary of State, Elections Division (VoteIdaho.gov).
Governor
On the ballot. The candidate list is not confirmed yet. Check with the Idaho Secretary of State, Elections Division (VoteIdaho.gov).
Source: Canyon County Elections, Upcoming November 2026 Election (offices on ballot). Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Pre-register by 5 p.m. local time Friday, Oct. 23 (online deadline is 11 days before Election Day).
Same-day registration: Yes. Register at an early voting site or your polling place on Election Day with photo ID and proof of residence.
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
In person in counties that offer it, Oct. 13 to Oct. 30 (ends 5 p.m.). Start dates vary by county.
Election Day
Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time (Idaho has Mountain and Pacific time zones).
Vote by mail
Who: Any voter may request one (no excuse).
Request by: Application must be received by 5 p.m. local time Friday, Oct. 23.
Return by: Must be received by the county by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
ID to vote in person
Photo ID required: Idaho driver license or ID card, U.S. passport or federal photo ID, tribal ID, or Idaho concealed weapons license. Voters without ID may sign a Personal Identification Affidavit.
From the Idaho Secretary of State, Elections Division (VoteIdaho.gov) and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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