An Idaho Republican proposed to restrict no-excuse absentee voting on Tuesday, restricting the options residents have to cast ballots on or before Election Day. Rep. Joe Alfieri, R-Coeur d’Alene, introduced a bill to require any citizen who seeks to vote absentee to have an excuse of illness or disability,

Idaho voters could soon have one fewer voting option at the polls. Sen. Brian Lenney, R-Nampa, introduced Senate Bill 1049 to repeal an Idaho law that allows registered voters to

The proposals would make it harder for residents to get something on the ballot, a longtime Republican goal. The governor would have new veto authority.

Currently, voters may sign an affidavit as a form of identification at the polls. It is a felony crime to knowingly provide false information on the affidavit form.

A bill that would change the state's absentee ballot request qualifications has been re-introduced by an Idaho lawmaker."When you go to vote in

A majority of Idahoans (51%) have concerns about the security of elections in the United States, but less than a quarter (22%) have concerns about the security in Idaho itself. • “A majority ...

A North Idaho legislator on Tuesday introduced a bill intended to limit who can receive an absentee ballot.  Rep. Joe Alfieri, R-Coeur d’Alene, told the Idaho House State Affairs Committee the bill’s purpose is to prevent fraud.

Bonneville County residents cast their votes during the May 21, 2024, primary election at The Waterfront Event Center in Idaho Falls. (Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun) Idaho House lawmakers ...

An Idaho Republican proposed to restrict no-excuse absentee voting on Tuesday, limiting the options residents have to cast ballots on or before Election Day. Rep. Joe Alfieri, R-Coeur d’Alene ...

BOISE — Two bills aimed at Idaho elections — one focused on voter identification and one on candidate withdrawals — were introduced in the Idaho Legislature Monday. Sen. Brian Lenney ...

Moscow rep. introduces proposal to limit withdrawal period to 50 days before primary election to prevent ‘placeholder’ candidates

Sen. Brandon Shippy, R-New Plymouth, cited the Christian God when he brought a bill to define abortion as equivalent to homicide.