Idaho

Idaho

The League of Women Voters of Idaho is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that neither supports nor opposes political candidates or political parties, at any level of government.

As one of the most respected sources of voter information, we are pleased to offer Idahoans guidance on registering to vote and participating in elections. As an organization increasingly recognized as an essential voice of democracy, we serve the state by closely watching the legislative process and advocating in the public interest. We believe in influencing public policy through voter education and advocacy.

League of Women Voters of Idaho voter guide Vote411

We are dedicated to our mission, which is Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. We provide the tools and information necessary for informed participation.

One of those tools is our voter guide. Be sure to visit Vote411.org for all your election-related information—it’s your go-to resource for finding polling locations, candidate details, and everything you need to make your voice heard!

If you are a woman or man interested in ensuring Idaho’s elections are free, fair, and accessible, and in advocating for policies that impact all Idahoans, please contact your local League for more information about becoming a member.

As voters and league members, we are shaping the future…and so can you!

Ada County Candidate Forum LWVID 2024
News

The League of Women Voters of Idaho, in collaboration with the American Association of University Women, is excited to announce a series of candidate forums designed to engage the community in the electoral process.

Proposition 1 Debate Idaho Statesman Boise Luke Mayville
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The Idaho Statesman is hosting a debate on Proposition 1, the citizens initiative on the November ballot that would dramatically change the way we select our elected officials.

2024 Pocatello Candidate Forum
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The League of Women Voters of Pocatello invited the public to attend a forum to meet legislative candidates and county candidates running in the November General Election.

Open Primaries Idaho League of Women Voters 2024 CDA
News

A non-partisan, informational public forum on November’s Ballot Initiative Proposition 1—formally called the Open Primaries Initiative--was held on Wednesday, October 2 from 6:00p to 8:00p at The Harding Family Center in CDA. The forum was co-spon

Caldwell candidate forum ranked choice LWVID 2024
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On October 10, 2024, the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Idaho, hosted an engaging congressional and legislative candidate forum that brought together a wide range of local candidates to discuss key

Norma Staaf ICfL LWVID
News

BOISE, Idaho –The newest member of the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ (ICfL) board of library commissioners, Norma Staaf, begins her service this month.

Vote 2024
What specifically does the initiative for Open Primaries enable?

The Open Primaries initiative proposes changes to both the primary and the general elections for partisan county and statewide elections. Neither judicial nor local elections would be changed, nor would any nonpartisan election, e.g. library or school board.

Voting Idaho
Press Mention

Idahoans praise a lifestyle uncluttered by government overreach yet are allowing politicians to chip away one of our state’s most cherished freedoms.

League of Women Voters of Idaho Instagram
Blog Post

Greetings our beloved members! At the League of Women Voters of Idaho, we always look for new ways to ensure that voters are informed about what is going on around the state.

2024 National Federation of the Blind Idaho State Conference
News

The League of Women Voters of Idaho stands with blind and visually impaired Idahoans and for their voting rights. 2024 National Federation of the Blind Idaho State Conference, March 21-24, 2024, Burley, Idaho.

Sign Pointing to a Ballot Drop Box
Public Statement

As our state director and elections lead Kendal Shaber noted in her testimony this morning, the League is strongly opposed to any efforts to prevent lawful citizens from exercising their right to vote.