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.

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MCGRANE: Remembering Mayor Rick Hogaboam

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Honoring A Public Servant And A Friend I’m heartbroken by the...

Phil McGraneMar 21, 2026

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MCGRANE: Americans Serving America: Celebrating AmeriCorps Week

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s OfficeMarch 13, 2026 Service has...

Phil McGraneMar 15, 2026

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MCGRANE: Spring Cleaning Isn’t Just for Your House

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s OfficeMarch 6, 2026 Spring Cleaning...

Phil McGraneMar 7, 2026

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MCGRANE: When Idaho Leads, Others Notice

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s OfficeFebruary 27, 2026 Idaho’s Collaborative...

Phil McGraneMar 1, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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