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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Idaho
Voter registration
Online
By mail
Rule: received
In person
Election Day registration available at polling place
Same-day registration
Yes — Election Day registration at precinct polling place
Early voting
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 – Fri, Oct 30, 2026in-person absentee; dates vary by county (mandatory period Oct 13–30)
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received by 5pm · mail absentee; in-person absentee at polling place by 5pm 2026-10-30; no excuse required
Return deadline
Rule: received by 8pm
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Contact your county or local election office, or the Idaho election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.