Bannock County
ElectionsREGISTER TO VOTE
Check your voter registration.
WHERE TO VOTE
Find your polling place here.
RESULTS
View election results, both past and present.
RUN FOR OFFICE
Click here to file for candidacy.
MAIL IN BALLOT
Request an absentee ballot.
Upcoming Elections
November 3 General Election
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Find your polling place
Early Voting: October 13 – 30; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; 141 N 6th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho
Step 1: Register
Make sure you’re registered to vote!
You will need to update your registration when you:
- Move
- Change your name
- Have not voted in the past four years
Not sure if you are already registered or need to update your information? You can view your voter record using the link below.
Register/Update Your Registration Online
You’ll need to register to vote or update your registration if you have not registered or if you have changed your name or address. You will need a current driver’s license or a free identification card to use the online registration portal.
You can register online until October 23, 2026. The deadline to register to vote online is 11 days before an election.
Online Voter Registration Portal
Register in Person or via Mail
If you prefer, you can register in person at the Bannock County Elections Office or mail a registration form to our office (141 N 6th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201).
Register on Election Day or at Early Voting
If you miss the online voter registration window, you can register when you vote early or on Election Day. Bring an Idaho photo ID card and a piece of mail with your name and physical address.
What You Need to Register
To register to vote in person, you will need a current photo ID and proof of residence. Register to vote using your primary Idaho residence.
You will need ONE current photo ID from the following list:
- Idaho Driver’s License
- Idaho Identification Card
- Passport or Federal ID
- Tribal ID Card
- Concealed Weapons License issued by a county sheriff in Idaho
You will need ONE proof of residence from the following list:
- 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
More Information
For more information about registering to vote, including information for college students or new citizens, visit voteidaho.gov/voter-registration.
Step 2: View sample ballot
Be prepared when you cast your vote by discovering what will be on the ballot for the upcoming election. Voters must live within the boundary lines of the taxing district to be eligible to vote on candidates or questions.
*Sample Ballots for the 2026 General Election will be made available no later than September 15, 2026.
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Find your sample ballot:
1. Use voteidaho.gov‘s Voter Information Lookup
2. Enter your name and birthdate.
3. Scroll to “Sample Ballot” section (below your voter information)
4. Click “View” to download your sample ballot
If you have trouble accessing your sample ballot, please call our office at 208- 236-7333.
Step 3: Make a voting plan
Option 1: Vote on Election Day
Determine whether you will be able to vote on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Then, find your polling place using our interactive map.
*Note: Voters cannot cast ballots in the Elections Office on Election Day. Voters must cast ballots at their assigned polling place.
Option 2: Vote Early
Early voting will be available Tuesday, October 13 through Friday, October 30 from 8:30-4:30 p.m. in the Elections Office — located at 141 N 6th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho. – Map it
*Note: Voters with visual impairments who wish to vote independently will have access to the ExpressVote machine at the Bannock County Elections Office during early voting hours, as well as on Election Day at the Elections Office.
Option 3: Vote Absentee
To vote by mail, you must request an absentee ballot. Idaho does not issue absentee ballots unless requested.
Request an absentee ballot on voteidaho.gov. Absentee ballot requests must be completed by Friday, October 23, at 5:00 p.m.
Completed absentee ballots must be received by the Bannock County Elections Office no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.
2026 Election Calendar – See the possible dates for elections in 2026.
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Previous Election Information
Running for Office in Bannock County
How to run for office
To become an official candidate on the ballot, you must
- be a registered voter in your district, and;
- meet the qualifications of the office, and;
- formally declare your candidacy
To declare your candidacy for a city, county, or special taxing district office, download the appropriate filing form and return the completed original form to the Clerk of the Political District you are filing with. For example, if running for a city office, return your form to the City Clerk.
The Bannock County Elections Office can verify candidates’ petition signatures at 141 N 6th Avenue in Pocatello. Our office has notary services available for filings.
For more information, visit the Secretary of State’s “How to Run for Office” page.
Filing for State & Federal Offices
To file for a State, Federal, or Presidential Office, visit the Idaho Secretary of State’s page here.
The filing window for the 2026 elections is CLOSED.
New 2022-2023 Precinct Boundaries
Precinct boundaries have changed with redistricting! Before filing for precinct committeeman, look up your address and new precinct number using our Elections Kiosk Map.
Filing for Local Offices
Bannock County encourages all candidates to submit their filings electronically via
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Need assistance? Please contact our elections team at 208-236-7333.
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Prefer paper? While the online portal is preferred, you may download the necessary forms below.
Magistrate Judges and Taxing District Candidates – November 3 Election
Filing Window: August 17 – 28, 2026
Write-In/Withdrawal Deadline: September 4, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Note: Check back closer to August for updated links and specific district forms for the General Election.
Work with Elections
We Depend on our Poll Workers
Poll workers play a key role in Election Day tasks and make it possible for us to make the voting process a positive experience for our community. Poll workers may issue ballots, verify names and addresses, register voters, distribute “I Voted” stickers, and assist voters.
Requirements
If you would like to become a poll worker in Bannock County, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be at least 16 years old
- Attend mandatory training
- Ability to read and write in English
- Be able to lift 20 lbs.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions
- Remain politically neutral while serving at the polls
What to know before working at the polls:
- Election Day is a 14-hour+ day, depending on the election. All poll workers must arrive at their assigned voting precinct by 7 a.m. and remain at the polling place until the polls close and the location is cleaned up, which is typically around 9 p.m.
- Poll workers are responsible for bringing their own meals. Make sure you bring enough food to last you the entire day.
- Elections are very important, and even a small error can have significant consequences in the election process. We ask all poll workers to pay special attention to detail in their work.
- Poll workers must remain politically neutral while working at the polling place.
- Poll workers must provide their own transportation to and from their assigned polling place.
- Poll workers are expected to help prepare the voting area by setting up tables and chairs.
- Polling places can be busy during peak times. At times, there may even be lines to vote. This can sometimes cause stressful situations for our poll workers who have to deal with impatient voters.
- Finally, we encourage each of our poll workers to request an absentee ballot to vote or vote early.
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Election Security
Ballot Counting Machines
Before every election, the Bannock County Elections Office re-certifies the ballot tabulation machines (ballot-counting machines). During this event, volunteers from the Bannock County Republicans, Bannock County Democrats, and the League of Women Voters certify that the machines are working properly and counting accurately.
The below video was recorded on May 13, 2022, in advance of the May 2022 Primary Election.
About Our Equipment
Bannock County partners with Election Systems and Software (ES&S) for our ballot tabulation machines (ballot-counting machines) and our ADA-compliant voting machines. ES&S is one of only two voting systems certified by the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office.
Certified Voting Systems Report from ISOS
ES&S “Security Management Practices” Fact Sheet
ES&S “7 Major Steps to Securing Elections”
ADA Voting Machines
Bannock County uses the ES&S ExpressVote machines, which are ADA compliant for voters with visual and phsyical impairments. The video below explains how to use the machines.
ExpressVote machine security fact sheet
ADA Voting Machines
Bannock County uses the ES&S ExpressVote machines, which are ADA compliant for voters with visual and phsyical impairments. The video below explains how to use the machines.
ExpressVote machine security fact sheet
Helpful Information and Links
Physical Address
141 North 6th Avenue
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
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Open Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact
Call: 208-236-7333
Fax: 208-236-7424
Email the Elections Office
Mailing Address
For registrations and absentee requests:
Bannock County Elections Office
PO Box 4489
Pocatello, Idaho 83205
Vote Idaho
Visit voteidaho.gov to:
- Register to Vote Online
- Find out if you’re registered
- Request a ballot by mail
- Track the progress of your mailed ballot
Bannock County Voter Maps
View the Bannock County precincts (Updated March 1, 2022)
Voter Precincts – Whole County
Voter Precincts – Mid County
Voter Precincts – Pocatello/Chubbuck
Bannock County Commissioner Districts
Directory of Elected Officials
View the Pocatello League of Women Voters’ directory of elected officials in Bannock County.
