Serving the people of Idaho by empowering voters and defending democracy.
The League of Women Voters of Idaho is a nonpartisan, grassroots community-based organization working to working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, across the state.
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.
Find Out What’s New with Leagues Statewide
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League of Women Voters of Kootenai County
See what’s happening with the League of Women Voters of Kootenai County.
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League of Women Voters of Lewis-Clark Valley
Find out what’s new with the League of Women Voters of Lewis - Clark Valley.
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League of Women Voters Moscow
Stay up to date with informative events and news from the League of Women Voters of Moscow.
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League of Women Voters of Pocatello
Get the latest information about events and news from the League of Women Voters of Pocatello.
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LWVID's Members at Large
Discover upcoming events and the latest news from the League’s Members at Large.
Take Action
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Urge the EAC to Reject Documentary Proof of Citizenship Requirements
A new proposal before the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) would require burdensome documentary proof of citizenship—such as passports or birth certificates—to register to vote in federal elections. This change could block an estimated 21 million eligible Americans from the ballot box, especially rural voters, students, women, military families, and communities of color.
The League of Women Voters urges members to speak out against this voter suppression effort. It’s already illegal for noncitizens to vote, and adding costly documentation requirements only creates unfair barriers for eligible voters. The EAC is currently accepting public comments, and it’s crucial that they hear from voters who believe in protecting access to the ballot for all Americans.
They need to hear from you about how damaging this policy would be before they make their decision. And it only takes a couple of minutes to make your voice heard.
2025 Candidate Forums
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2025 Lewiston Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum
🔹 Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🕕 6:30 PM
📍Lewiston City LibraryThis event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Lewis Clark Valley.
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2025 Moscow Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum
🔹 Wednesday, October 22, 2025
🕕 7:00 PM
📍1912 Center, Great RoomThis event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Moscow.
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![Flyer for Boise City Council District No. 6 Candidate Forum with a date of October 23, 2025, from 7 PM to 9 PM, at Pierce Park Elementary, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Idaho. The right side features multiple buttons with American flag colors and the text 'VOTE 2025'.]()
2025 Boise City Council Candidate Forum: District 6
🔹 Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕕 7:00 PM
📍Pierce Park Elementary SchoolThis event is by the League of Women Voters of Idaho Education Fund.
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2025 Moscow Cemetery and School Board Forum
🔹 Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕕 7:00 PM
📍1912 Center, Great RoomThis event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Moscow.
Voter Information
Find your polling place on election day
Early voting information
Absentee voting
Military and overseas voting
Check your voter registration status
See voter registration requirements
Register to vote in Idaho
Absentee ballot application deadline October 24, 2025
Early voting ends October 31, 2025
Election Day is November 4, 2025, 8 am to 8 pm
Find what's on your ballot
Get candidate information
Statewide Events & Volunteer Opportunities
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Legislative Accountability Project
Contribute to the LWVID’s mission to inform and educate Idaho voters by helping us review and analyze bills from the 2025 Legislative session that connect to LWVID’s positions on key issues.
Your participation ensures that Idahoans have clear, accurate, and accessible information about how new laws affect their lives and communities.
To get involved, email lwv.idaho@gmail.com.
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Vote 411 LWVID Voter Guide
Help the League of Women Voters of Idaho carry out our mission to inform and educate voters by volunteering to help support our free, nonpartisan online Voter Guide with Vote411—a trusted resource that empowers Idahoans with the information they need to make informed decisions at the ballot box.
To learn more or get involved, email us at lwv.idaho@gmail.com.
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Legislative Action Committee
The League of Women Voters of Idaho is looking for volunteers to serve on our Legislative Action Committee.
Members track bills during the legislative session, draft action alerts, and help shape response plans when legislation affects LWVID positions.
To make an impact and ensure Idaho voters stay informed, email lwv.idaho@gmail.com.
Press Mentions & Public Statements
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Four School District 25 reelection hopefuls tackle education's toughest questions at local forum
Press Mention
Posted: October 8, 2025
Four candidates running for three School District 25 board positions made their best case for why they should be reelected at a Tuesday evening forum at Chubbuck City Hall.
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West Ada trustee challengers field questions at forum, without incumbents
Press Mention
Posted: October 8, 2025
Name cards for four candidates sat on the table, but only two showed up on Tuesday night in trustee races for the largest district in Idaho.
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Two candidate forums planned for Coeur d'Alene candidates
Press Mention
Posted: October 1, 2025
The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County is hosting a free candidate forum from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Coeur d Alene Public Library. The forum will cover the mayoral and city council races for Coeur d’Alene.
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City Council candidates detail their plans for Pocatello's future at forum
Press Mention
Posted: September 30, 2025
City Council candidates detailed their visions for Pocatello at a League of Women Voters and Idaho State Journal forum Monday evening before a crowd of about 350 people.
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League of Women Voters of Idaho to host candidate forums for Caldwell, Boise and West Ada races
Press Mention
Posted: September 22, 2025
The League of Women Voters of Idaho will host several candidate forums for upcoming local election races beginning this week.
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![National Voter Registration Day stickers with a red, white, and blue design, featuring the map of the U.S. and the date September 16, 2025.]()
League of Women Voters set up shop at ISU for National Voter Registration Day event
Press Mention
Posted: September 16, 2025
The League of Women Voters of Pocatello set up voter registration stations at the Pond Student Union building and Eli M. Oboler Library at Idaho State University in honor of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday.
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Idaho State Journal and League of Women Voters joining forces to hold candidate forums
Press Mention
Posted: September 5, 2025
The Idaho State Journal and League of Women Voters of Pocatello will host candidate forums for upcoming municipal and school board elections, giving voters a chance to hear from candidates and make informed decisions before heading to the polls.
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Mail-in voting is a secure, legally protected right of all Idahoans
Press Mention
Posted: September 2, 2025
Eliminating mail-in voting in Idaho would disenfranchise many qualified voters, including those living in rural or remote areas who do not have access to in-person voting. Idaho has 11 such precincts that are mail-in voting only. Idahoans have been able to vote by mail through no-excuse absentee balloting since 1970.
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![A person fills out a ballot at a voting station with voting booths in the background. An 'I Voted' sticker is on the table, and American flags are hanging from the ceiling.]()
Mail-in voting is a secure, legally protected right of all Idahoans
Letter to the Editor
Posted: August 21, 2025
Eliminating mail-in voting in Idaho would disenfranchise many qualified voters, including those living in rural or remote areas who do not have access to in-person voting. Idahoans who are eligible to vote should be encouraged to exercise their Constitutional right to vote in all elections.
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Trump calls mail-in ballots, voting machines unreliable. What Idaho official says
Press Mention
Posted: August 20, 2025
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane reaffirmed the accuracy of the state’s voting machines and absentee ballots, calling errors “very, very minimal.” The League of Women Voters of Idaho warned that eliminating mail-in voting would disenfranchise many rural and remote voters who rely on it to cast their ballots.
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ALA and League of Women Voters release Civic Collaboration Guide
Press Release
Posted: August 18, 2025
The American Library Association (ALA) and League of Women Voters (LWV) announce the publication of A Guide to Civic Collaboration, a joint resource to inspire and support year-round civic programming in libraries.
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LWV Statement on Mail-in Ballots and Voting Machines
Press Release
Posted: August 18, 2025
League of Women Voters CEO Celina Stewart condemned President Trump’s vow to eliminate vote-by-mail and voting machines, calling it “a direct attack on Americans’ freedom to vote.” She emphasized that vote-by-mail is secure, trusted by millions, and essential for ensuring fair and accessible elections.
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Boise area’s first library election since 'harmful materials' law
Press Mention
Posted: May 6, 2025
Libraries in Idaho have been a site for heated debate over what books minors should be able to access.
Since July, a state law allows patrons to challenge and even sue libraries if they can prove a minor obtained “harmful materials.”
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.
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