Hundreds of thousands of Idahoans have already voted in this general election, which is on pace to set a record turnout.
If you’re reading this, it’s likely you haven’t voted yet and you came here for a quick tutorial. We’ve got your back.
Here’s is what you need to know to be an informed voter at the polls:
- U.S. President
- U.S. Congress
- Idaho State Legislature
- Proposed constitutional amendment
- Proposition 1 (this would transform elections)
- Local taxing districts and measures (county offices and school levies/bond)
- Legislative district
- Congressional district
- Polling place
- Other voter information
Now it’s time to do a little homework by checking out our elections section and voter guide (candidate questionnaires).
- If you live in Twin Falls, Idaho Falls or Pocatello: Four districts are asking voters to support multimillion-dollar levies.
- If you live in North Idaho: With three North Idaho College trustee seats on the ballot, the election could send the college in a different direction.
- If you live in Bonner County: The West Bonner School District is attempting to rebuild with a one-year levy on the ballot. Expect another levy ask in May.
- If you live in Coeur d’Alene: A $50 million levy is on your ballot to fund 200 positions and competitive wages, plus all sports and extracurriculars, according to Superintendent Shon Hocker.
- If you live in the Lakeland School District: A $19 million levy is on your ballot and the vast majority would pay employee salaries and some extracurricular activities and athletics.
If you live in District 15 (West Boise): Decidedly purple, outcomes in these races could have tangible effects on education issues.
If you live in District 29 (Pocatello): It’s the second time incumbent Dustin Manwaring and Mary Shea — both lawyers — are facing off for House Seat A, and they differ on private school choice proposals.
If you live in District 26 (central Idaho): This competitive race is a key battleground for partisan leverage in the Senate. And on the House side, 37 votes made the difference in the 2022 contest between the two.
If you live in District 6 (Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce counties): Candidates have positioned themselves differently on education funding and private school subsidies.
To top it all off, here’s a little history for you:
And for another great statewide voter guide, check out the Idaho Capital Sun.
