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.

NEWSLETTER: Voter Registration Day is coming. Are you ready?

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane We Need YOU to Register and Vote! Christmas has presents. Easter has...

Phil McGraneSep 13, 2025

MCGRANE: You’re Invited: America 250 Kickoff at the Capitol

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Don’t Miss the America 250 in Idaho Kickoff Event! You’re invited to...

Phil McGraneSep 8, 2025

MCGRANE: Water in Idaho: Innovation Beneath the Surface

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s OfficeSeptember 5, 2025 When Emma...

Phil McGraneSep 5, 2025

MCGRANE: How Idaho’s Land Just Broke a Record for Schools

Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s OfficeAugust 25, 2025 Idaho’s Hidden Treasure: How State Lands Fund Our...

Phil McGraneAug 25, 2025

NEWSLETTER: Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Training, Teamwork, and Travel: Idaho Prepares for Election Season Even when it’s...

Phil McGraneAug 19, 2025

NEWSLETTER: Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Idaho Voter Registration: A Look at Our Cities Ahead of November’s Local...

Phil McGraneAug 9, 2025

RELEASE: Idaho’s Election Security Efforts Lead to Criminal Charges in Ada County

For Immediate Release: August 6, 2025 (Boise, Idaho) – Secretary of State Phil McGrane announced that two recent arrests...

Phil McGraneAug 7, 2025