Serving the people of Idaho by empowering voters and defending democracy.
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 offer Idahoans guidance on registering to vote and participating in elections. As an organization 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.
We are dedicated to our mission, which is Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. We provide the tools and information necessary for informed participation.
News & Public Statements
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Idaho Gives
Event Dates: 04/28-5/01/2025
This historic time in American and Idaho politics requires an historic response. You can be part of that history by donating to the work of the League of Women Voters of Idaho during Idaho Gives, April 28 through May 1, 2025.
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PBS News Hour
Press Mention
"It has now been 87 days since the start of the Trump administration. From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances, to defying Supreme Court orders to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back home, one thing is abundantly clear. Our country is in a constitutional crisis."'
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Continuing the Fight to Make Idaho Welcoming
Public Statement
To Whom It May Concern,
By now, we all know the story. A sixth-grade teacher in Meridian was ordered to remove two signs from her classroom saying, “Everyone is welcome here.” One showed hands of different skin tones.
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League of Women Voters of Idaho 2025 Convention
Event Date: 06/14/2025 (All day)
Event location: Lutheran Church of the Master, Coeur d’Alene
The League of Women Voters of Idaho is excited to announce its 2025 Convention, scheduled for June 14, 2025, at the Lutheran Church of the Master in Coeur d’Alene.
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Protect Idaho Voting Rights
Public Statement
The League of Women Voters of Idaho (LWVID) and BABE VOTE filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge to two Idaho voter suppression laws that prevented hundreds of eligible voters from casting ballots in the 2024 general election.
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Follow Us On Instagram!
Stay Involved
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.
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We Oppose Any Effort That Prevents Citizens From Voting
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.
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Honoring 50 Years of Service
Blog Post
The League of Women Voters of Idaho is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of several of our members who have devoted 50 years of service to advancing democracy and empowering voters.
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Forum on 'School Choice' and 'School Vouchers'
Press Mention
A forum was held in Idaho Falls Saturday with several speakers opposing a potential law to offer up to $50 million on refundable tax credits to Idahoans for private education expenses.
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MY TURN: Freedom to Vote
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.
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Voting Rights and Visually Impaired Idahoans
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.
The League of Women Voters of Idaho's Education Fund
The League of Women Voters of Idaho is passionate about educating and informing voters across the state. We strive to bring each community important information about candidates and issues in a nonpartisan fashion.
The League of Women Voters of Idaho's Education Fund conducts voter service and citizen education activities as we believe in Idaho voters’ ability to make decisions when they have good information. The Education Fund helps ensure that the League is able to provide that information to voters in a variety of ways.
Voter Information
How to Cast Your Ballot
Find your polling place on election day
Early voting information
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Registration
Check your voter registration status
See voter registration requirements
Register to vote in Idaho
Important Dates
Absentee ballot application deadline May 9, 2025
Early voting ends May 16, 2025
Election Day is May 20, 2025, 8am to 8 pm
Voter Guide
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Advocacy
The League of Women Voters of Idaho takes action on an issue or advocates for a cause when there is an existing League position that supports the issue or speaks to the cause.
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