Early voting in Idaho’s May 20 election begins today
May 05, 2025 | 4:34 pm ET
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Bonneville County residents fill out their ballots during the May 21, 2024, primary election at The Waterfront Event Center in Idaho Falls. (Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun)
Monday, May 5 is the day that early voting begins for Idaho’s May 20 election in the counties that conduct early voting. Early voting ends on Friday, May 16.
For instance, voters in Ada County can take advantage of early voting on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting today through May 16 at the following sites:
- Ada County Elections (Mobile Voting Unit)
- Boise City Hall
- Eagle Public Library
- Garden City City Hall
- Library! At Bown Crossing
- Meridian City Hall
- Star City Hall
Voters in other Idaho counties can log on to their county’s elections website or call the elections office to see if early voting is offered in their area. For example, early voting is available in Bannock, Bonneville, Canyon, Gem, Nez Perce and Twin Falls counties, among others.
Eligible voters may vote at any of the early voting locations. Anyone who is not registered to vote may register and vote at any of the locations by bringing a photo ID and proof of residence.
Ada County Elections will also utilize its Mobile Voting Unit during early voting at the Ada County Election Headquarters only, according to an Ada County Elections Office press release.
If you are voting via absentee ballot in Ada County, you can drop off your completed ballot in one of the open absentee drop-off boxes. You can find drop boxes at Ada County Elections, Meridian City Hall, Boise City Hall, Kuna City Hall, Star City Hall and Eagle City Hall, according to the press release.
Ballots across Idaho will vary for this election, depending on your address and taxing districts. Voters may see candidates for water, sewer, auditorium and highway districts, as well ballot measures such as supplemental levies for school districts on their May 20 ballot.
To learn more about the May 20 election and to preview your ballot in Ada County, visit www.adacountyelections.gov.
All Idaho voters can also go to the Secretary of State’s website VoteIdaho.gov and enter their home address to view their sample ballot or find their polling location.
Boise, ID