Idaho’s Primary Election is right around the corner—don’t miss your chance to vote for wild Idaho!
Idaho’s primary election is right around the corner—and it’s one of the most important opportunities to shape the future of our state. This year, Election Day is Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Idaho, many races are effectively decided in the primary. That means the choices made this May will help determine who represents our communities and who makes decisions about the places, resources, and way of life we all care about.
The stakes are real. The people we elect help shape the future of Idaho’s public lands, clean water, wildlife, and energy choices. They influence whether future generations will be able to fish clear rivers, explore open spaces, enjoy healthy forests, and live in communities with clean air and affordable reliable energy. These are Idaho values.
If you’re not yet registered—or need to update your registration—the deadline to do so online or by mail is May 8, 2026. Idaho also offers same-day registration, so eligible voters can register in person during early voting or on Election Day with an approved ID and proof of residence.
Here are a few key dates to keep in mind:
April 27 – May 15: Early voting (in participating counties)
May 8: Voter registration deadline (by mail/online)
May 8: Absentee ballot request deadline
May 15: Early voting ends
May 19: Idaho Primary Election Day (also the deadline to return absentee ballots)
You can register, check your voter status, find your polling place, and preview your ballot at VoteIdaho.gov—your go-to resource for everything you need to participate.
At the Idaho Conservation League, we encourage every Idahoan to head to the ballot box with conservation in mind. As you consider the candidates who want to represent you, think about the Idaho you love—the rivers, trails, wildlife, open spaces, communities, and landscapes that make this place home. Make a plan to vote. Bring Idaho’s lands, waters, wildlife and future with you. And make your voice heard on May 19.
The Idaho Conservation League is a nonprofit organization incorporated under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, we are legally prohibited from endorsing or opposing candidates for elected office or participating in partisan political campaigns. We take these obligations seriously and do not support or oppose any candidate or political party. However, we remain committed to encouraging civic engagement and helping voters understand the issues that affect Idaho’s environment, public lands, clean air and water, and wildlife.