Paid for by: Idahoans for Open Primaries  | Bruce Newcomb, Treasurer

Idahoans voted in open primaries for 40 years until party officials, elites, and special interests established closed primaries back in 2010 as a way to solidify their power. It's time to restore the longstanding tradition of open primary elections in Idaho and return to a time when you weren’t forced to join a political party to exercise your right to vote.  Prop 1 does just that. Learn how you can vote yes on 1.

Restore Idaho's Tradition: Open Primaries for All Voters.

In a taxpayer-funded election, all voters - regardless of their party affiliation - should be able to vote for the candidate they like most. And yet, over 275,000 voters in Idaho today are denied a vote under the current system because they do not belong to either the Republican party or Democratic party. If taxpayers are paying for it, our primaries should be open to all voters. Voting yes on Proposition 1 fixes that.

HOW TO VOTE IN IDAHO

Check Your Voter Registration
Make sure you're registered to vote and know your voting options for the Idaho election. Whether you choose to vote by absentee ballot, early voting, or in person on Election Day, it’s important to understand how you can cast your vote. You can check your voter registration by clicking on the “Check your voter registration” box directly above, along with learning other useful voter information.  Our goal is to get Idaho back to a system when you weren’t forced to join a political party to exercise your right to vote.

Know Your Voting Options
In-Person Voting
Election in Idaho is November 5, 2024.  You can vote in person on Election Day at your designated polling place. Polling locations are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Check your polling place online by clicking on “Find your Voting Place" box above or contact your county clerk for details.  

Absentee Voting / Vote by Mail
Request your mail-in ballot and mail it back before November 5th. Absentee voting is an easy way to participate if you can’t vote in person.

Early Voting: If you prefer, you can vote early at designated polling places. Early voting allows you to avoid the lines on Election Day.

Early Voting
Many Idaho counties offer early voting, typically beginning two weeks before an upcoming election. Check with your county elections office for dates and times.

Know Your Voting Rights and Deadlines
Stay informed about your voting rights and deadlines. Before the Idaho election, ensure your voter registration is current and check out our Idaho voting guide. This guide will also help you find your polling place or apply for an absentee ballot.

What is on the ballot?
Visit Idaho’s election information page to view a list of contests and measures up for election in your county.

Proposition 1, or Prop 1 for short, is a ballot measure you will be able to vote on this election, will be held on November 5, 2024. Prop 1 restores Idaho’s longstanding tradition of open primary elections in Idaho. Yes on 1 returns us to a time when you weren’t forced to join a political party to exercise your right to vote.  Switching to open primary elections in Idaho is a way to get back to how Idaho politics used to work - electing leaders who reflect our values and want to preserve our way of life.

Prop 1 will not turn Idaho into California. Voting Yes on Prop 1 will restore Idaho's long tradition of open primaries, giving Idahoans more freedom and choice at the ballot box. It takes power away from party bosses and out-of-state elites, ensuring that voters, not political insiders, decide election outcomes. Prop 1 is about giving control back to Idahoans, without changing the character or values of our state.