Elections in Idaho

Some type of election in Idaho occurs annually in each of the state’s cities and towns, the exact type of which is dependent on the year. Elections for federal and statewide offices occur in even-numbered years, while municipal elections occur in odd-numbered years.

Offices elected by the people of Idaho

Federal

State

County

Local

Elections for local government include elections for municipal leadership positions (such as mayor), legislative bodies (such as a city council), and other elections for various municipal positions, boards and commissions, as governed by each municipality’s respective ordinances. Of the 200 incorporated cities in the state, all hold municipal elections in odd-numbered years, and most hold them on the traditional election day in November. Most Idaho cities utilize a mayor-council form of government. Lewiston, McCall and Twin Falls are the only Idaho cities which have a council-manager government.[1]

Party primaries

Idaho began registering voters by political party for the first time in July 2011. Beginning in 2012 the state's Republican primary is a closed primary, in which only electors registered as Republicans can vote in that primary election. Idaho's Democratic primary remains an open primary, in which electors of any registration are allowed to participate.[2]

Voter registration

Idaho voters may register in the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian or Constitution Parties, or may choose to decline party preference and register as "unaffiliated." Idaho allows same-day registration as well as party affiliation changes at both the primary and general elections.

Recent and upcoming elections

Federal

State

See also

References

  1. Wells, Michael. "Lewiston's manager system challenged often, Twin Falls stays quiet", McCall Star-News, July 16, 2009. (accessed 15 February 2012)
  2. Idaho Primary Election - 2012 (accessed 14 February 2012)

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