General Information
Why is voting important?
The right to vote, essential to a well-functioning democracy, is the most enshrined right in the Constitution and is protected by five separate Amendments.1
But in 2026, our right to vote is under attack. You might think that our democracy is anything but “well-functioning”.
But we still have the right, and the privilege, to vote. And it has never been more important that we exercise that right.
Here are some resources to help you be better prepared to vote in the next election.
How do I register to vote?
In Idaho, you can register to vote online, if you have a current Idaho Driver’s License or Idaho Identification card. You can also register by completing a form and returning it to your local County Clerk or Election Office. Click the button below for more details.
Where do I vote?
Click the button below to find your polling place. You will also be shown your voting information, including Precinct, Congressional District, and Legislative District.
When can I vote?
The 2026 general election (“the mid-terms”) will be held on Tuesday, November 3. You can vote in person on that day. Find your voting location above.
Every county in our region also allows early voting. Here are the details for our five counties.
Clearwater County
Tuesday, October 3 through Friday, October 30.
Recorders Office, Clearwater County Courthouse, Orofino.
Idaho County
Tuesday, October 3 through Friday, October 30
8:30am – 5:00pm
Elections Department, Idaho County Courthouse, Grangeville
Latah County
Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 30
8:00am – 5:00pm
Latah County Fairgrounds, 1021 Harold Avenue, Moscow
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Idaho Student Union Building (ISUB), University of Idaho
Lewis County
Tuesday, October 3 through Friday, October 30
9:00am – 5:00pm
Lewis County Courthouse, Nez Perce
Nez Perce County
Tuesday, October 3 through Friday, October 30
8:00am – 5:00pm
County Recorder’s Office, Nez Perce County Courthouse, Lewiston
How do I request an absentee ballot?
If you will be unable to go to the polls during early voting or on election day, you can request and absentee ballot. Click the button below for details.
Remember
If you don’t vote, other people get to choose who represents you.
Notes:
- Constitutional Accountability Center, “Voting Rights and Democracy”, https://www.theusconstitution.org/issues/voting-rights-democracy/. ↩︎