For Immediate Release: September 28, 2026
(Boise, Idaho) – Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane is encouraging Idahoans to watch their mailboxes for the Official Idaho Voter Pamphlet, which has begun arriving at households across the state. The pamphlet provides voters with important information to help them prepare for the November 3, 2026, General Election.
“Election season is underway,” said Secretary of State Phil McGrane. “Every household in Idaho can expect to receive a Voter Pamphlet with the information you need to be ready to vote in November. This special America 250 edition includes some fun nods to our history as we celebrate 250 years of America and make our mark on the future of our state. Make a plan, get registered, and vote!”
The Official Idaho Voter Pamphlet includes information about voter registration, voting options, important election dates, and the statewide questions that will appear on the November ballot, including two proposed constitutional amendments, a ballot initiative, and an advisory question. The pamphlet provides the official ballot language and additional information to help voters understand what they will see on their ballot.
Approximately 850,000 pamphlets are being mailed to households across Idaho ahead of the General Election.
“Whether you vote on Election Day, early, or absentee, now is the time to make your plan,” McGrane continued. “Take a few minutes to look through the pamphlet, preview your ballot at VoteIdaho.gov, and make sure you’re ready for November 3rd.”
Voters can also view the pamphlet online and access Spanish language and audio versions at VoteIdaho.gov. Personalized sample ballots, voter registration information, absentee ballot information, and other election resources are also available online.
The 2026 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3rd. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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About Phil McGrane
Phil McGrane was elected Idaho’s twenty-eighth Secretary of State and took office on January 2, 2023. McGrane served as elected Clerk of Ada County from 2019-2022. McGrane holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy, a juris doctorate, and a Master of Public Administration. As a fourth-generation Idahoan, Phil has dedicated his career to making elections in the state of Idaho accessible, secure and transparent.
