Idaho Voters to Decide Statewide, Local Races
Idaho's general election on November 3, 2026 includes U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, and several statewide and local contests.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
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Idaho voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to decide races for U.S. Senator, U.S. House, Governor, and other statewide offices. Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Why it matters
The general election will determine statewide executive offices and all three local positions in the Idaho Legislature, shaping state leadership for the coming term. Statewide ballot questions on marijuana, English as the official language, and abortion are also on the ballot.
The ballot includes U.S. Senator, U.S. House, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Controller, State Treasurer, Attorney General, and Superintendent. The Moscow School District's $9.4 million seven-year levy is among the local measures, while the final results remain unknown until votes are counted.
The details
Contested Latah County races include County Commissioner, Clerk, and Treasurer, and the Genesee School District has a supplemental levy on the ballot. Voters are also being asked to pick the official state gun.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Idaho general election; polls open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
Political Context
The election places statewide ballot questions on marijuana, English as the official language, and abortion before Idaho voters alongside candidate races. The local and statewide measures together define the policy choices facing the state's electorate this cycle.
Idaho voters who are registered should check their polling place and hours before election day, which run from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Local levies like the Moscow School District's $9.4 million seven-year measure would affect property tax bills if approved.
The takeaway
Voters should confirm their registration and polling location ahead of November 3, 2026, since many races and measures are on the same ballot.
What happens next
Polls close at 8:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026, and results will follow that evening.
Further reading
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