Idaho 2023 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in Ada County, Idaho.

In 2023, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia covered a selection of election-related, such as electoral systems like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2023

November 7

Ada County

See also: Ada County, Idaho ballot measures

• Ada County, Idaho, County Jail Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supports authorizing Ada County, Idaho, to issue up to $49.00 million in general obligation bonds for the improvements to the existing Ada County Jail.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing Ada County, Idaho, to issue up to $49.00 million in general obligation bonds for the improvements to the existing Ada County Jail.

May 16

Ada County

See also: Ada County, Idaho ballot measures

• West Ada School District, Idaho, Property Tax Measure (May 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing West Ada School District to enact a property tax, estimated at $89.45 per $100,000 of assessed value, from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2033, to provide school facilities funding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing West Ada School District to enact a property tax, estimated at $89.45 per $100,000 of assessed value, from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2033, to provide school facilities funding.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Idaho

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Idaho.

How to vote in Idaho

Poll times

In Idaho, all polls are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. In some instances, polls may open at 7:00 a.m., at the discretion of the local clerk. Idaho is split between Mountain and Pacific time zones. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To register to vote in Idaho, an individual must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the Idaho county in which they are registering for at least 30 days before the election, and at least 18 years old on or before Election Day.

Registration in advance of election day may be completed online, in person at the county clerk's office, or by mail. The deadline to register to vote online is the 11th day before the election. A registration application submitted by mail must be received by the 5:00 p.m. on the 11th day before the election. Voters may also register in-person at an early voting location or on Election Day.

Idaho requires a photo ID and proof of residence to register to vote in person. According to the secretary of state's website, a valid photo ID is one of:

• Idaho Driver’s License
• Idaho Identification Card
• Passport or Federal ID
• Tribal ID Card
• Concealed Weapons License issued by a county sheriff in Idaho

A valid proof of residence is one of:

• Above photo ID with the correct address
• Proof of insurance
• Mortgage, lease, or rental agreement
• Property tax assessment, bill
• Utility bill (no cell bills)
• Bank/credit card statement
• Paystub/paycheck
• Intake document to a care facility
• Enrollment letter from an Idaho high school or university
• Letter from a social service agency

A voter registering to vote by a mail application must provide their Idaho driver's license number or their social security number. If the voter is registering for the first time they must also include a copy of a photo ID and proof of residence. Eligible documents are listed above.

Automatic registration

See also: Automatic voter registration

Idaho does not practice automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Idaho has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

See also: Online voter registration

Idaho allows same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

Idaho law requires 30 days of residency in one of the state’s counties before a person may vote.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Idaho does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The page Voter Information Look-Up, run by the Idaho Secretary of State's office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

===Voter ID requirements===

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2023