2024
Proposition 1 letter to the Legislative Council
Originally sent on July 3, 2024. A letter to the Legislative Council regarding Proposition 1 which will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot. (View Full Release)
Idahoans for Open Primaries Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office announced today that the Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative has met the statutory requirements to appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot. (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho State Board of Canvassers – June 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho State Board of Canvassers will meet at 11:00 a.m., on June 5, 2024, at Mountain America Center (1690 Event Center Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 and via Zoom conference. (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho Code Commission, February 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Mountain) via Microsoft Teams
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho Code Commission will meet at 1:00 pm, on February 15, 2024, via Microsoft Teams meeting conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State. (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho Code Commission, January 25, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Mountain) via Microsoft Teams
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho Code Commission will meet at 3:00 pm, on January 25, 2024, via Microsoft Teams meeting conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State. (View Full Release)
Idaho Secretary of State Launches New Campaign Finance Reporting System
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane is pleased to announce the launch of a new system for reporting campaign finance donations and expenditures for political candidates and political action committees (PACs) and rich data for the public to track political influence. (View Full Release)
2023
Both Parties Have Helped Weaken Trust in Our Electoral System. Both Must Help Restore It.
An Op-Ed by Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, Utah Lieutenant Governor Deirdre Henderson, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger & Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab. Originally published in the National Review, December 6, 2023 (View Full Release)
Election Day Tomorrow, November 7th
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane is encouraging Idahoans to vote on Election Day, November 7th. Voting is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters may check their polling location at VoteIdaho.gov. (View Full Release)
Early Voting Ends Friday (November 3rd) for the November 7th Election
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane would like to remind Idahoans that Early Voting for the November 7th Election in Idaho ends on Friday, November 3rd. Friday is the last opportunity for voters to cast their ballots in person before Election Day. (View Full Release)
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline for November 7th Local Elections
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the November 7th Election is this Friday, October 27th. Registered voters can request an absentee ballot at VoteIdaho.gov through 5 p.m. on Friday, October 27th. Completed ballots must be returned to county elections offices by mail, in person, or in an official ballot drop box by… (View Full Release)
Upcoming November 7th Local Election in 43 of 44 Idaho Counties
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane would like to remind Idahoans of the upcoming local election on November 7th in 43 of 44 Idaho counties. The election will include races for mayor and city council in many cities in Idaho, school district trustees, and other local taxing district races. (View Full Release)
Online Voter Registration Deadline Friday
The deadline to register to vote online at VoteIdaho.gov is this Friday, October 13 at 11:59 p.m. before the November 7th election. Voters can register or update their registration online or by visiting their county elections office. After Friday, voters may only register at early voting or on Election Day at the time of voting. (View Full Release)
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over Idaho’s New Voter Registration Laws
On Monday, Fourth Judicial District Judge Samuel Hoagland dismissed with prejudice the lawsuit challenging Idaho’s new voter registration requirements brought forward by Babe Vote and the League of Women Voters of Idaho. (View Full Release)
Secretary McGrane to Present at Government Transparency Workshop
Secretary Phil McGrane will present on campaign finance and lobbying for the second session of the Government Transparency workshop series sponsored by Idahoans for Openness in Government (IDOG), scheduled for September 27th. (View Full Release)
Idaho Celebrates National Voter Registration Day 2023 with Proclamation and Voter Registration Drive
September 19th, is National Voter Registration Day. Governor Brad Little signed an official proclamation recognizing the day and encouraging Idahoans to register. (View Full Release)
Statement on West Bonner Recall Election
Following the August 29th recall election in West Bonner School District, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane has released the following statement... (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho Code Commission, September 1, 2023 at 10:00 am (Mountain) via Microsoft Teams
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho Code Commission will meet at 10:00am, on September 1, 2023, via Microsoft Teams meeting conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State. (View Full Release)
Idaho School District Bond and Levy Election Today
School district bond and levy elections will be held in 11 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day, August 29, 2023. (View Full Release)
Secretary McGrane Urges Idahoans to Serve as Poll Workers
Poll workers are an essential part of the electoral process, ensuring that our elections are conducted fairly, transparently, and smoothly. As Idaho prepares for important upcoming local elections across the state in November, county clerks rely on thousands of trained poll workers to facilitate the voting process effectively. (View Full Release)
Absentee Ballot Deadline for School Bond and Levy Elections
School bond and levy elections will be held in 11 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day, August 29, 2023. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for this election is this Friday, August 18. (View Full Release)
Let’s Protect our Lands this July Fourth – Help Prevent Wildfires!
With the Fourth of July upon us, we celebrate our nation's independence and enjoy the beauty of our great state. For many of us, this means venturing into Idaho's public lands for activities like camping, hiking, and gathering around campfires with family and friends. However, in order to enjoy our lands, we must protect them. (View Full Release)
Local Taxing District Consolidated Election Tomorrow
Elections for local taxing districts, including school district bonds and levies will be held in 33 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day, May 16, 2023. The elections will take place at polling locations across the state on May 16, with polls open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (View Full Release)
Idaho’s Small Businesses Should Ignore Business Compliance Solicitations
Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Secretary of State Phil McGrane are warning Idaho’s small businesses about misleading ads offering business compliance filings including certificates of existence or UCC statements. (View Full Release)
Idaho Updates Voter Rolls
The State of Idaho is taking action to ensure the accuracy and integrity of its voter rolls. County elections offices throughout the State of Idaho recently completed a biennial review and maintenance of the voter registration system. A total of 74,332 voters statewide were removed from the system due to inactivity, change of address, or… (View Full Release)
School Bond and Levy Election Tomorrow
School bond and levy elections will be held in 40 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day, March 14, 2023. The elections will take place at polling locations across the state on March 14, with polls open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho Code Commission, January 6, 2023 at 2:00 pm (Mountain) via Microsoft Teams
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho Code Commission will meet at 2:00pm, on January 6, 2023, via Microsoft Teams meeting conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State. (View Full Release)
2022
2022 General Post Election Audit Preliminary Results
On Tuesday, November 22, 2002, Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced the completion of the 2022 General Post-Election Audit. Senate Bill 1274, signed into law by the Governor this past session, created a post-election audit after each primary and general election. The counties were chosen by random ball draw weighted proportionally to their population,… (View Full Release)
Official 2022 General Election Canvass Completed
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, along with the other members of Idaho’s State Board of Canvassers, Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf, and Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth, conducted and certified the official state canvass for the 2022 General Election. (View Full Release)
Jerome County Amending Unofficial Election Night Results
The following is a press release posted on behalf of the Jerome County Clerk's Office. (View Full Release)
Press Release from the Teton County Clerk’s Office
The following is a press release posted on behalf of the Teton County Clerk's Office. (View Full Release)
As Election Day Approaches, Federal and State Officials Urge Idahoans to Rely on Trusted Sources for Voting Information
In the lead-up to Election Day, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho Josh Hurwit and Idaho’s county clerks are urging Idahoans to get their election-related information from trusted sources and to report any voting rights or voter fraud concerns to officials. (View Full Release)
2022 General Post-Election Audit Random Draw
The Idaho Secretary of State will be selecting counties and precincts for the 2022 General Post-Election Audit on Friday, November 18th at 7:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time). (View Full Release)
Idaho Secretary of State Encourages Voters to be Vigilant of Election Misinformation
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney launched a new web portal today, providing Idahoans with a means to report election based misinformation. The site encourages Idaho voters to be aware of election misinformation, and to report anything on social media that appears inaccurate or misleading (View Full Release)
Elections Operations Center (EOC) For The Upcoming General Election
Secretary Denney has again authorized the formation of an Elections Operations Center (EOC), chartered to simultaneously centralize focus on the election, increase awareness, aid in decision making and facilitate the execution of actions on Election Day. (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho Code Commission, September 23, 2022 at 1:30 pm (Mountain) via Microsoft Teams
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho Code Commission will meet at 2:00pm, on January 28, 2022, via Microsoft Teams meeting conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State. (View Full Release)
Quality Education Initiative Eligible for Idaho’s November 2022 Ballot
Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced today that the Quality Education ballot initiative is eligible for the November 8, 2022, General Election ballot. (View Full Release)
2022 Idaho Primary Election Audit Secondary Report
Attached is the secondary audit report detailing further findings, lessons learned, and recommendations of best practices based on the results of the audit of the 2022 Idaho Primary Election. (View Full Release)
Public Notice: Advanced Directive Form Change Regarding Pregnancy
The State of Idaho’s previous advance directive form had a sentence that said “If I am diagnosed as pregnant, my instructions regarding medical care shall have no force during my pregnancy.” In 2021, an Idaho federal court determined that sentence is NOT required. Instead, individuals have the right to include in their advance directives their… (View Full Release)
Public Notice: Advanced Directive Form Change Regarding Pregnancy – en español
El formulario anterior de declaración médica de voluntad anticipada del estado de Idaho incluía la siguiente frase: "Si se me diagnostica un embarazo, mis instrucciones con respecto a la atención médica no tendrán validez durante mi embarazo". En el año 2021, un tribunal federal de Idaho determinó que esa frase NO es requerida. En su… (View Full Release)
Secretary of State Releases Final Day Details of Idaho 2022 Primary Audit
Staff from the office of Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney continued with day three of their 2022 Idaho Primary Post-Election Audit today, with teams reviewing Kootenai, Bannock, and Jerome Counties. (View Full Release)
Idaho Secretary of State Post-Election Audit Continues
Staff from the office of Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney continued with day three of their 2022 Idaho Primary Post-Election Audit today, with teams reviewing Kootenai, Bannock, and Jerome Counties. (View Full Release)
Idaho Secretary of State Releases Preliminary Findings from Idaho Post-Election Audit Day 1
The Idaho Secretary of State is pleased to provide the following preliminary results from the 3 counties reviewed in Wednesday’s Day 1 of the 2022 Primary Post Election Audit. (View Full Release)
Idaho Secretary of State to Conduct Primary Postelection Audit
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney selected counties and precincts for the Post-Election Audit on Tuesday, May 24th. The audit will take place over the next three days at the following counties and precincts. Teams have already been dispatched to some locations. (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho Board Of Canvassers
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho State Board of Canvassers will meet at 2:30 p.m., on June 1, 2022, in the Office of the Secretary of State in the Idaho Capitol Building in Boise. (View Full Release)
Polling Location, School Placed on Temporary Lockdown
The Idaho Secretary of State’s Elections Operations Center, located in the Idaho State Capitol building, received reports earlier today of a situation involving potential shots fired in the vicinity of Wood River Middle School in Hailey Idaho. The incident has been investigated by local law enforcement, and it has been determined that there were no… (View Full Release)
Public Notice: Post-Election Audit Draw
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho Secretary of State will be selecting counties and precincts for the Post-Election Audit on Tuesday, May 24th at 7:00PM (Mountain Standard Time). (View Full Release)
Idaho Elections Operations Center (EOC)
Secretary Denney has authorized the formation of an Elections Operations Center (EOC) with a focus to monitor cyber threats to elections, facilitate situational awareness, and inform decision makers with real-time information. (View Full Release)
Voting System Certification Hearing Held on April 14-15, 2022
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney held a certification hearing for ES&S EVS 6.2.0.0 on April 14-15, 2022. EVS 6.2.0.0 includes modifications to the currently certified EVS 5.2.4.0. The upgrades have been certified by the Elections Assistance Commission, through SLI Compliance. Pursuant to Idaho Code §34-2409, the Idaho Secretary of State must certify voting systems… (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho Code Commission, January 28, 2022 at 2:00 pm (Mountain) via Microsoft Teams
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho Code Commission will meet at 2:00pm, on January 28, 2022, via Microsoft Teams meeting conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State. (View Full Release)
Idaho Secretary of State Joins NASS in #TrustedInfo2022 Voter Education Effort
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, joins fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in the #TrustedInfo2022 education effort to encourage citizens to look to their state and local election officials as the trusted sources of election information. (View Full Release)
2021
Idaho Secretary of State Releases New Campaign Finance and Election Results Online Search Tools
Dramatically redefining the previous user experience, The Idaho Secretary of State’s office today unveiled a fully reinvented user experience for searching and dissecting both campaign finance information and historical election results. The new interfaces, dubbed “Sunshine” and “Canvass”, put users at the center of the experience and make deep dives into the data more accessible… (View Full Release)
Why is Veterans Day November 11th?
Ever wonder why Veterans Day is on the 11th and doesn’t change? The 11th is significant, as the end of World War I was the result of an armistice (an agreement to stop fighting) between Germany and the Allied forces that took effect on the western front of the war, on the 11th month, on… (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho Code Commission, October 27, 2021 at 3:00 pm (Mountain) via Microsoft Teams
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho Code Commission will meet at 3:00 p.m., on October 27, 2021, via Microsoft Teams meeting conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State. (View Full Release)
Idaho Declares “Big Lie” Allegations “Without Merit,” Confirms Idaho Election Integrity
Following the manual recount of 8 of 32 Bonner County precincts, the office of the Idaho Secretary of State has wrapped up its review surrounding allegations challenging the accuracy of Idaho’s November 2020 election. The findings: As expected, the election was executed with both integrity and accuracy, with the office finding only a roughly 0.1%… (View Full Release)
Secretary of State’s Office Visiting Bonner County for Voluntary Partial Recount
A team from the office of the Idaho Secretary of State will be in Bonner County on Saturday, Oct. 2. (View Full Release)
Idaho Secretary of State Refutes Lindell’s “Big Lie,” Validates Accuracy of Idaho’s Election
Staff from the Idaho Secretary of State’s office visited two Idaho counties last week following receipt of information that alleged statewide manipulation of Idaho’s election results. (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho Code Commission, September 2, 2021 at 9:00 am (Mountain) via Microsoft Teams
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho Code Commission will meet at 9:00 a.m., on September 2, 2021, via Microsoft Teams meeting conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State. (View Full Release)
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney Appointed NASS Western Region Vice-President
The members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) have chosen Lawerence Denney, Idaho Secretary of State, to serve as the Western Region Vice President of the organization. (View Full Release)
Secretary of State Issues Order Creating Commission for Reapportionment
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney has issued the order creating the Commission for Reapportionment. (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho Code Commission, August 3, 2021 at 11:00 am (Mountain) via Microsoft Teams
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho Code Commission will meet at 11:00 a.m., on August 3, 2021, via Microsoft Teams meeting conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State. (View Full Release)
Public Meeting Notice: Idaho Code Commission, April 9, 2021 at 10:00 am (Mountain)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Idaho Code Commission will meet at 10:00 a.m., on April 9, 2021, via Zoom conference conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State. (View Full Release)
Secretary of State To Release Idaho Election Video Series
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney will release the first in a series of videos intended to educate Idaho citizens on the many facets of Idaho elections. (View Full Release)
Voting System Certification Hearing Held on January 14, 2021
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney held a certification hearing for Hart InterCivic Verity Voting 2.5 on January 14, 2021. (View Full Release)
2020
Idaho Presidential Electors Set To Meet Monday
Monday, December 14 at noon, Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney will jointly preside over the casting of Idaho’s electoral votes at the Idaho State Capital. (View Full Release)
Official 2020 General Election Canvass Conducted
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, along with the other members of Idaho’s State Board of Canvassers, Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf, and Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth conducted the official state canvass for the 2020 General Election. (View Full Release)
Secretary of State Issues Warning Over Suspicious Election Day Calls
Secretary of State Lawerence Denney is alerting voters to suspicious robo-calls warning voters to “stay home, stay safe” on election day. The calls are not from any official office and should be ignored. (View Full Release)
Secretary of State Issues Warning Over Election Mail Bearing Unauthorized Use of Idaho State Seal
Secretary of State Lawerence Denney is alerting voters about a deceptive mailing that bears the unauthorized use of the Idaho State Seal. (View Full Release)
As Election Day Approaches, Federal, State and Local Officials Urge Idahoans to Rely on Trusted Sources for Voting Information
In their role overseeing local elections, Idaho clerks say they’re encountering misinformation circulating among the electorate. Much of the false or misleading information originates in social media and is often shared unchecked. Elections officials statewide are trying to push back while also managing unprecedented levels of absentee voting during a pandemic. (View Full Release)
NEWS: Canyon County Elections Office Working to Open Additional Polling Locations on Election Day
The full list of Election Day polling locations will be released on Friday, October 2, following approval from the Board of County Commissioners. The list of Election Day polling locations will also be posted on the County website at www.canyonco.org/elections. (View Full Release)
Official 2020 Primary Canvass Conducted
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, along with the other members of Idaho’s State Board of Canvassers, Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf, and Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth conducted the official state canvass for the 2020 Primary Election. (View Full Release)
Notice of the Idaho Board of Canvassers
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Idaho State Board of Canvassers will meet at 3:00 p.m. on June 16, 2020, in the Office of the Secretary of State in the Idaho Capitol Building in Boise. (View Full Release)
Idaho May 19 Primary Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Extended to May 26, 8:00 pm
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, in compliance with an order issued by Judge Winmill (US Courts, Idaho District), sent the following letter to county clerks this evening outlining the details of the extension granted by the court earlier today. (View Full Release)
Voters Break Records with Ballot Requests for May Primary Election
The 2020 May Primary Election is on track to have the largest voter turnout of any primary election in Idaho’s history. In total, just over 415,500 Idahoans had requested ballots. This represents roughly 45% of the approximately 912,000 registered voters statewide. (View Full Release)
Consumer Alert: Attorney General and Secretary of State Issue Warning over Misleading Mailings Aimed at Idaho Businesses
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney are alerting Idaho business owners to a deceptive and misleading mailing. The mailing is from a company called ID Certificate Service and is a request form for a 2020 certificate of existence. (View Full Release)
Voters Simply Need to Drop May Primary Ballot Request Postcards in the Mail
Request forms are pre-addressed to county elections offices & include pre-paid postage. (View Full Release)
Proving Idaho’s Creativity, Secretary of State Lawerence Denney To Announce New Partnership
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney has created a rather unique partnership with an unexpected industry to address the concern of return postage on absentee ballots. (View Full Release)
Secretary Lawerence Denney Announces May Primary Changes
In order to keep Idahoans safe amid a growing global health pandemic and protect their right to vote, Idahoans will vote in the May primary exclusively from home using absentee ballots. (View Full Release)
Secretary of State Lawerence Denney Requests Delay in May 19 Primary Election, Expands #VoteEarlyIdaho to Include Online Requests
Secretary of State Lawerence Denney and Idaho’s 44 county clerks will be promoting absentee voting for the Primary election through the #VoteEarlyIdaho campaign. (View Full Release)
Notice of the Idaho Board of Canvassers
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Idaho State Board of Canvassers will meet at 1:30 p.m. on March 25, 2020, in the Office of the Secretary of State in the Idaho Capitol Building in Boise. (View Full Release)
Secretary Of State Lawerence Denney Announces COVID-19 Office Adjustments, Launches #VoteEarlyIdaho Campaign
Following the Governor’s press conference Wednesday morning, and in keeping with the recommendations for social distancing and group size limitation, Secretary of State Lawerence Denney is modifying the availability of over the counter services at both the 4th Street Corporate Division offices and the Secretary’s Capital office. (View Full Release)
Notice of Extension of Campaign Finance Reporting Deadline
At the request of Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, and in consultation with the office of the Governor, the Idaho Secretary of State’s office is extending the February 10, 2020 filing deadline for PACs and Candidates under the Idaho Sunshine Laws to February 17, 2020. (View Full Release)
Secretary of State to Hold Remote Online Notarization Symposium
Notaries from throughout Idaho and Montana are invited to Boise January 10, 2020 to attend a Remote Online Notarization (RON) Symposium hosted by the office of Idaho Secretary of State, Lawerence Denney. (View Full Release)
Archive
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2018
2017
2016
2015
Press Release – August 27, 2015 – Voting System Certification Hearing Set for Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Press Release – July 13, 2015 – Accessible Voting Device Demonstrations at the Capitol in Boise, Idaho, Friday, July 17th, 10am to 4pm
2014
Press Release – October 28, 2014 – Last day to request absentee ballot tomorrow October 29th. Early voting ends Friday.
Press Release – October 23, 2014 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa Announces the 2014 Idaho Student Mock Election.
Press Release – October 21, 2014 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa Announces a Polling Place Locator Application for Smart Phones.
Press Release – October 3, 2014 – Idaho Voters’ Pamphlet Delivered Statewide This Week.
Press Release – September 19, 2014 – Secretary of State Ysursa Declares September National Voter Registration Month.
Press Release – August 12, 2014 – Access Idaho Business Identity Monitoring.
Press Release – July 10, 2014 – Voting System Demonstration and Certification Hearing, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 15 and 16. ES&S ExpressVote Accessible Voting System.
Press Release – June 2, 2014 – State Board of Canvassers to meet June 4th at 1:00 p.m.
Press Release – May 12, 2014 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa today reminded voters the last day to submit an application for a mail-in absentee ballot is this Wednesday, May 14, 2014 and that the last day for in-person absentee voting is this Friday, May 16, 2014.
Press Release – May 1, 2014 – Request for Proposals for the Acquisition and Implementation of a Web-based Electronic Ballot Delivery System for Military and Overseas Voters.
Press Release – March 3, 2014 – Secretary Ben Ysursa today announces the important deadlines pertaining to the May 20, 2014 Primary Election.
Press Release – January 8, 2014 – Secretary Ben Ysursa today announced the availability of the Online Campaign Finance Reporting application.
2013
Press Release – September 20, 2013 – Secretary Ben Ysursa today announced a Voting System Certification Hearing for the Hart InterCivic 6.2.1. voting system.
Press Release – September 09, 2013 – Secretary Ben Ysursa today announced a Voting System Certification Hearing for the
Election Systems and Software (ES&S) EVS 5000 voting system.
Press Release – March 05, 2013 – Secretary Ysursa Announces Voting System Certification Hearing to review the ES&S optical scan equipment and Unity software upgrade.
Press Release – January 02, 2013 – Online Registration for Lobbyists is now available.
2012
Press Release – December 12, 2012 – Presidential Electors will meet at noon on December 17th in the Governor’s Ceremonial Office to cast their ballots for Idaho’s 4 Electoral Votes for United States President.
Press Release – November 19, 2012 – State Board of Canvassers to meet November 21st at 10:00 a.m.
Press Release – October 30, 2012 – Last Day to Apply for Absentee Ballot is Wednesday October 31st.
Press Release – October 11, 2012 – Registration Closes for the 2012 General Election Tomorrow.
Press Release – October 01, 2012 – Idaho Voters’ Pamphlet Delivered Statewide This Week.
Press Release – September 17, 2012 – Secretary of State Ysursa Declares September National Voter Registration Month.
Press Release – January 06, 2012 – Lobbyists will be able to electronically file their disclosure reports beginning with the January 2012 monthly report.
2011
Press Release – September 13, 2011 – regarding new Reapportionment Commission and Order Establishing Commission
2010
Press Release – October 26, 2010 – Secretary of State, Ben Ysursa, today reminded voters that the last day to submit an application for a mail-in absentee ballot is this Wednesday, October 27th and that the last day for in-person absentee voting is this Friday, October 29th.
Press Release – September 21, 2010 – Secretary of State Ysursa announced today that absentee ballots have been mailed out statewide and Idaho has met the Federal deadline to mail absentee ballots to Uniformed and Overseas voters. On the state’s official voting information site, www.idahovotes.gov, a new tool is available to allow voters to check the status of their absentee ballot.
Press Release – June 08, 2010 – The State Board of Canvassers will meet at 2:00pm on June 9th in the Secretary of State’s conference room in the Capitol Building to certify the results of the Primary Election.
Press Release – May 20, 2010 – Secretary of State, Ben Ysursa, today encouraged Idahoans to vote in the primary election on May 25, 2010.
Press Release – March 02, 2010 – Secretary of State, Ben Ysursa, today reminded all candidates for Federal, Statewide, Judicial and Legislative offices that the filing period to be placed on the May 25 Primary ballot is March 8 through 5pm March 19.
2008
Press Release – December 15, 2008 – The Presidential Electors will meet today at noon in the 2nd Floor Courtroom in the Borah Building to cast their electoral votes for United States President.
Press Release – November 17, 2008 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa announces the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers.
Press Release – October 27, 2008 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa and Superintendent Tom Luna announce the results of the 2008 Idaho Student Mock Election.
Press Release – October 21, 2008 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna announce The 2008 Idaho Student Mock Election October 23rd and 24th. Results will be available on the Secretary of State’s web site on Monday, October 27th.
Press Release – October 07, 2008 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa reminds of the October 10th deadline to pre-register to vote for the General Election and announces a new “Am I Registered?” feature on www.idahovotes.gov.
Press Release – August 04, 2008 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa today announced the 2008 distribution of the Idaho Election Campaign Fund will take place August 5th.
Press Release – July 31, 2008 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa today announced his office is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to the Idaho Help America Vote Act (HAVA) plan.
2007
Press Release – 09/17/2007 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa Announces Citizenship Education Website for Students and Teachers.
Press Release – 05/02/2007 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa announces certification of upgrades to the Election Systems and Software optical scan voting system.
Press Release – 01/03/2007 – Secretary of State Ben Ysursa announces that the Idaho Health Care Directive Registry is available.
2006
Press Release – May 16, 2006 – Secretary of State, Ben Ysursa, announces the new statewide polling place locator, available now on the www.idahovotes.gov web site.
2004
Press Release – March 25, 2004 – Secretary of State Releases Revised Idaho Help America Vote Act State Plan. Go to the Secretary of State’s HAVA page for the latest updates regarding the Help America Vote Act.