What’s happening: Early voting opened this week in many Idaho counties, which means you can skip the Election Day wait and vote at your convenience by doing one of the following:
- Request an absentee ballot by Oct. 24
- Cast your ballot at a designated early voting location in your county (check your county clerk’s office for more information)
Act fast!: Oct. 24 is the final day to request an absentee ballot.
Why it’s important: “The Idaho Education Association has strength in numbers,” says IEA Political Director Chris Parri. “But to really flex our muscles, members need to vote in every election — even off-year elections. Your vote could make the difference in a school bond or levy or help elect someone to local office who will advocate for our public schools.”
Where to learn more: Idaho has a great elections website, voteidaho.gov, where you can get everything you need to vote besides a pen. (Special alert for data lovers: the site is also chock full of searchable stats.) And don’t forget to check out IEA’s May Matters page, where you can pledge to vote in the next big election on May 19, 2026.
