Author: 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.

MCGRANE: No More Road Trips: Candidate Filing Goes Online

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Modernizing Candidate Filing in Idaho For years, the opening of candidate filing...

Phil McGraneFeb 21, 2026

RELEASE: State of Idaho set for new candidate filing process to kick off 2026 election cycle

For Immediate Release: January 19, 2026 (Boise, Idaho) – The 2026 election season is here. A major first...

Phil McGraneFeb 18, 2026

MCGRANE: An extraordinary exhibit — and a powerful reminder of who we are

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Reflecting on Our Past Thomas Jefferson once wrote, “Small things may perhaps,...

Phil McGraneFeb 14, 2026

MCGRANE: A Busy Week at the Capitol—and Important Work Behind the Scenes

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Engaging with Idahoans and Preparing for What’s Ahead The legislative session brings...

Phil McGraneFeb 7, 2026

MCGRANE: Bowling at the White House

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s OfficeFebruary 2, 2026 Bowling Together:...

Phil McGraneFeb 3, 2026

MCGRANE: Civility Is Not Weakness. It’s Leadership

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane The Idaho Statesman Editorial Board recently suggested that my approach to defending...

Phil McGraneJan 20, 2026

MCGRANE: What Happens When Idaho’s Election Officials All Get in One Room

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Idaho’s Election Brain Trust: Preparing for a Big Year Ahead What happens...

Phil McGraneJan 10, 2026

Press Release: Secretary of State McGrane Announces Leadership Team

For Immediate Release: January 8, 2026 (Boise, Idaho) – Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane announced his new...

Phil McGraneJan 8, 2026

MCGRANE: What’s Coming in Idaho Elections

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s OfficeJanuary 2, 2026 Looking Ahead...

Phil McGraneJan 3, 2026

MCGRANE: Inside our 2025 Wrapped

Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office: December 26, 2025.

Phil McGraneDec 27, 2025