In 27 days · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
When do polls close in Idaho?
Polls in Idaho close at 8:00 PM local time on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, between 10:00 PM ET and 11:00 PM ET, depending on where you vote.
Closing times
| Where | Polls close | Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| Southern and eastern Idaho, including Boise (Mountain time): all counties except the nine northern counties on Pacific time, plus the part of Idaho County south of the Salmon River | 8:00 PM MST | 10:00 PM ET |
| Northern Idaho (Pacific time): Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce and Shoshone counties, plus the northern part of Idaho County (north of the Salmon River) | 8:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM ET |
What voters need to know
Polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, so the northern counties on Pacific time close an hour after the rest of the state; Idaho law also lets a county clerk open polls at 7 a.m. Anyone in line to vote by 8 p.m. may still vote. Absentee ballots must reach the county elections office or an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
Results
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C-SPAN · from 4:00 PM ET
C-SPAN · from 4:00 PM ET
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Univision
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Closing at the same time
From Idaho's election office and state law, checked October 7, 2026. Poll closing times in every state