By Secretary of State Phil McGrane
Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office
May 8, 2026
The Primaries are coming!
There are two ways to remind Idahoans that the Primary Election is almost here: ride through town yelling from horseback… or launch a statewide ad campaign.
We chose option two. (Paul Revere was unavailable.)
Our new America 250-themed campaign is designed to help Idaho voters know when, where, and how to vote ahead of the May 19 Primary Election. If you haven’t caught one of the ads during a commercial break of Jeopardy! yet, you can check them out here.
And while the campaign may be fun, the information is important.
Early voting is underway in many counties across Idaho, and today is the last day to request an absentee ballot. Whether you plan to vote early, absentee, or on Election Day, VoteIdaho.gov is your one-stop shop for election information.
At VoteIdaho.gov, you can:
- Find your polling place
- Check your voter registration
- Request an absentee ballot
- Preview your personalized sample ballot
- Learn more about Idaho’s voting process and election security
One of the most useful tools available to voters is the personalized sample ballot feature, which allows you to see exactly what will appear on your ballot before heading to the polls.
This year’s primary ballot includes races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate, State House of Representatives, county offices, judges, precinct committeemen, and local races and measures across Idaho.
So, whether you vote early, absentee, or at the polls on May 19, now is the time to make your plan.
The Primaries are coming, so get out and vote!
Phil McGrane
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.
