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Idaho elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Idaho elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. House
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State ballot measures
- See also: Idaho 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- Idaho Proposition 2, Medicaid Expansion Initiative (2018)
- Idaho Proposition 1, Authorize Betting on Historical Horse Races Initiative (2018)
State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
- Governor
- Lieutenant governor
- Attorney general
- Secretary of state
- Treasurer
- Controller
- Superintendent of public instruction
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
Local government
Click on the following link for local election results:
- Ada County, Idaho - County commissioner, district court clerk, county treasurer, county assessor, county coroner, county highway district commissioner, and College of Western Idaho trustee
- November 6, 2018 ballot measures in Idaho
- Sharon Wilmot recall, Albion, Idaho (2018)
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Idaho elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Idaho, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Idaho, 2018
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Election dates
Statewide election dates in Idaho are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 15, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
May 15, 2018:
Ada County, Idaho (Primary)
September 4, 2018:
Boise School District (General)
November 6, 2018:
Ada County, Idaho (General)
Albion (Recall)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Idaho?
See Primary elections in Idaho.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Idaho.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Idaho.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Idaho?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Idaho for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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