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Idaho

A State-by-State Guide to Absentee Voting

How do I request an absentee ballot?
Fill out the request form here or submit a written request with the required information (name, residence address in Idaho and mailing address to which such registration or ballot is to be forwarded) signed by the applicant.

Where do I send the request?
Submit it to your county clerk. Find contact information here

What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot?
To have an absentee ballot mailed to you, the request must be received by the county clerk’s office by the 6th day prior to Election Day: October 29 for the General Election

What is the voting procedure?
You can still cast an absentee ballot in person at the absent elector’s polling place (usually the county clerk’s office) up until 5:00 pm the day before Election Day: November 3 for the General Election

What are the deadlines for voting absentee?
Your ballot must be received by the county clerk no later than 8:00 pm on Election Day.

How do I contact the Secretary of State / election officials?
Ben Ysursa
700 West Jefferson #203
Boise ID 83720-0080
Tel: 208-334-2300
Fax: 208-334-2282
E-mail: sosinfo@idsos.state.id.us
http://www.sos.idaho.gov

Elections Division
Tel: 208-334-2852
Fax: 208-334-2282
E-mail: elections@sos.idaho.gov

Is permanent absentee status available?  
No.

Additional Information:
Idaho has no-fault absentee voting (a reason for voting absentee is not required). Requests may also be faxed to the county clerk. Absentee ballots cannot be forwarded to someone not registered. If a request is received by a non-registered voter the clerk will send the individual a registration card instructing such individual that they should return the registration application in order that the absentee ballot request can be filled.