October 20, 2026
Your Election Day Guide & Helpful Resources
Election Day is November 3 — Early Voting Is Underway!
By: ID Senator Tammy Nichols
On November 3, Idahoans will make important decisions about our state’s future, from electing representatives to voting on several statewide ballot measures.
I want to share some helpful resources to make sure you are prepared and informed before heading to the polls.
Important Election Dates
- October 23: Deadline to preregister to vote and request an absentee ballot.
- October 30: Last day of early voting.
- November 3: Election Day! Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- November 3: Completed absentee ballots must be received by your county clerk by 8 p.m.
Eligible Idahoans can also register at the polls on Election Day with the required documentation.
Helpful Voting Resources
Take a few minutes to check your information and review your ballot before voting.
- Check Your Voter Registration
- Find Your Polling Location
- Official Idaho Election Information & Sample Ballots
Conservative Voter Guides
Several organizations have put together voter guides to help Idahoans research candidates and ballot issues.
- ConservativesOf Idaho Voter Guide — Includes recommendations for Legislative District 10 and districts throughout Idaho, statewide races, judges, and ballot measures.
- iVoterGuide — Candidate comparisons and issue positions from a conservative perspective.
- Citizens Alliance of Idaho– Keeping Idaho Conservative Legislators Conservative. We Ride Together.
These are independent resources, and I encourage everyone to do their own research.
What’s on Idaho’s Ballot?
In addition to electing candidates for federal, state, legislative, and county offices, Idaho voters will see four statewide questions.
Proposition 1 — Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act
This citizen initiative proposes changes to Idaho law regarding abortion, reproductive healthcare, and privacy. It would establish a statutory right to reproductive freedom and privacy, including abortion before fetal viability, with provisions governing abortion after viability. Viability would be redefined with no gestation restrictions.
House Joint Resolution 4 — Marijuana and Psychoactive Substances
This proposed constitutional amendment would give the Idaho Legislature exclusive authority to legalize marijuana, narcotics, and other psychoactive substances. It would prevent legalization through the citizen initiative process.
House Joint Resolution 6 — English as Idaho’s Official Language
This proposed constitutional amendment would establish English as Idaho’s official language and generally require its use in government proceedings, documents, and public instruction, except as required by federal law.
House Bill 932 — Idaho’s Official State Gun
Here’s something a little different! Idaho voters will get to weigh in on which firearm should become Idaho’s official state gun.
The six choices include the Winchester Model 1894, Winchester Model 1873, Colt Peacemaker, M1 Garand, Colt M1911, and Remington Model 700.
This is an advisory vote, meaning the Legislature would still need to take action to officially designate a state gun.
Don’t Forget Your Local Elections!
While statewide issues receive much of the attention, there may also be important decisions much closer to home.
Depending on where you live, your ballot may include county and local races, school district levies or bonds, and other local funding measures or issues. Make sure you check ALL pages of your ballot.
These decisions can directly affect your property taxes, schools, and local services.
Be sure to review your entire ballot, not just the statewide races and measures.
You can read the statewide measures in the Official 2026 Idaho Voter Pamphlet.
Speaking of Guns… Don’t Forget My Giveaway!
In the spirit of Idaho’s strong Second Amendment traditions, I also want to remind everyone about my current gun giveaway!
Thanks to the generous support of Faith Outdoors, I’m giving away a firearm package that includes a firearm, suppressor, hat, and Gadsden flag!
If you haven’t entered yet, there’s still an opportunity to participate, but time is running out!
CLICK HERE TO ENTER MY GUN GIVEAWAY
Thank you again to Faith Outdoors for its generous donation and continued support!
Let’s Get Out and Vote!
Whether you’re voting early or heading to the polls on November 3, please take the time to research the candidates and issues.
Our state is worth protecting, our freedoms are worth preserving, life is worth fighting for, and every election matters.
Make your voice heard, encourage your friends and family to vote, and let’s keep Idaho strong!
In Liberty,
Senator Tammy Nichols
District 10
