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.

RELEASE: Join Secretary McGrane for Open Government Workshop – Nov. 19

Secretary of State Phil McGrane will lead the first in a four-part public education series focused on Idaho’s...

Phil McGraneNov 17, 2025

MCGRANE: But Wait! There’s More!

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane When Election Night Is Just the Beginning: Idaho’s Post-Election Process The election...

Phil McGraneNov 16, 2025

MCGRANE: What an 1890 Ballot in Idaho City Says About Our Elections Today

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Celebrating Idaho’s Local Elections and the People Who Make Them Work On...

Phil McGraneNov 8, 2025

MCGRANE: No Tricks, Just the Truth About Voter Rolls

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane The Truth About Zombies You’ve heard the ghost stories. The undead rising...

Phil McGraneOct 31, 2025

MCGRANE: The Surprising Truth About Election Security in Idaho

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Securing the Vote, Then and Now This week, I had the chance...

Phil McGraneOct 25, 2025

MCGRANE: How one Idaho program keeps survivors safe — and how you can help

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Protecting Idahoans Through the Address Confidentiality Program For most of us, using...

Phil McGraneOct 19, 2025

MCGRANE: A Flat Tire, a Feller Buncher, and a Billion-Dollar Industry

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Logging Roots, Lasting Impact While Idaho is now best known for its...

Phil McGraneOct 11, 2025

MCGRANE: Making Voting Easier Just Earned Idaho National Praise

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane VoteIdaho.gov Honored with National Award This week, I’m proud to share some...

Phil McGraneOct 5, 2025

MCGRANE: Local Elections Are Coming Up: Here’s What You Need to Know

Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office

Phil McGraneSep 27, 2025

MCGRANE: A Constitution Day Message from the Secretary of State

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Constitution Day: A Moment to Reflect on Rights and Responsibilities Today marks...

Phil McGraneSep 17, 2025