Absentee Ballot Request Deadline for November 5th General Election

(Boise, Idaho) – The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the November 5th General Election is this Friday, October 25^th. Registered voters can request an absentee ballot at www.VoteIdaho.gov through 5 pm on Friday, October 25^th.

Important Dates & Deadlines for the November 5^th Election:

• Absentee Request Deadline: Friday, October 25^th, 5:00 pm
• Early Voting (where applicable): Now through Friday, November 1^st, 5:00 pm
• Election Day: Tuesday, November 5^th, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Absentee Ballots Due: Tuesday, November 5^th, 8:00 pm

As of October 24, 2024, 189,774 absentee ballots have been issued statewide. Of those, 106,690 have been returned to county elections offices, with a return rate of 59.6%. Completed ballots must be returned to county elections offices by mail, in person, or in an official ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

The Idaho General Election will include races for United States President and Vice President, United States Representative, State Senate, State House of Representatives, County Commissioner, County Sheriff, County Prosecuting Attorney, Judges, ballot measures and other local races. For the first time, all Idaho voters can preview a personalized sample ballot at https://voteidaho.gov/idaho-general-election/.

Visit VoteIdaho.gov for more information on the General Election:

• Early voting goes through November 1^st. To see county specific information on early voting, visit https://voteidaho.gov/idaho-general-election/.
• Election Day polling locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 5^th. Voters may find their polling location at https://voteidaho.gov/casting-your-ballot/#vote-on-election-day.

”As we approach the November 5th General Election, make a plan to vote. Whether voting absentee, early, or in person on Election Day, Idahoans have multiple ways to participate in the election,” said Secretary of State Phil McGrane.

For more information about the November 5^th General Election, please visit the official Idaho Secretary of State’s website at https://voteidaho.gov/.