Skip Navigation
Center for Teaching and Learning IEA Awards
Understanding Collective Bargaining Member Dues & IEA AutoPay
Take Action Because of an Educator - Share Your Story IEA Children's Fund
Our Members Our History Our Board of Directors
Members-Only Content
IEA Reporter Podcast Event Calendar
We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, provide ads, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. If you continue to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies.
News

Have You Requested Your Ballot Yet?

Voters have until Oct. 24 to request their absentee ballots for the Nov. 4 election.
A collection of red-white-and-blue campaign buttons that say VOTE
By: IEA Staff
Published: September 26, 2025

Why it matters: Good citizenship starts with your vote — especially on education issues. This week, every Idaho Education Association member will receive a postcard with step-by-step instructions for requesting an absentee ballot.  

  • November ballots will include critical school board, bond and levy elections. 
  • In recent years, measures have failed by fewer than 100 votes.  
  • Only 37% of IEA members voted in May 2024 — and more voters could have made a huge difference in key elections. 
  •  Every ballot cast makes a difference in public schools.  

Key dates to remember:  

  • Request your ballot by 5 p.m. Mountain Time on Oct. 24 
  • Turn your ballot into your county clerk (by mail or in person) by 8 p.m. Mountain Time on Nov. 4 

Ready to get started? You don’t have to wait for a postcard — request your ballot now! 

Learn more about May Matters: The November election will be the first election since IEA launched its May Matters initiative, a campaign to return the Idaho Legislature to a pro-public education majority. Read more here.  

Get more from

Want more content? You can stay up to date on the latest with the IEA Reporter newsletter. Sign up to stay informed.
Idaho Education Association logo

We are Idaho's public school educators.

As Idaho's largest labor union, we advocate for Idaho's education professionals and work to unite our members and the state to realize the promise of a public education that prepares every student to succeed. Together, our voice is stronger.
Join Now
Contact Us
Job Openings
NEA

The Idaho Education Association is a state affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

Learn more at NEA.org

Signup

Indicates Required

Validate your IEA membership to create an account and access members-only content.

Use the same first and last name as your IEA membership.

Find your Member ID on the back of your copy of the NEA Today print magazine, on EdCommunities, or by emailing [email protected].
A valid email address. All emails from the system will be sent to this address. The email address is not made public and will only be used if you wish to receive a new password.

Login

Indicates Required

Log in to access content only available to IEA members.