Idaho Bill Would Shift Election Dates, Adjust Mail Ballot Deadlines

LEWISTON, Idaho — Changes could be coming to when some Idaho elections are held and when certain voters — particularly in rural areas — receive their ballots under a proposal moving through the Legislature.

Rep. Brandon Mitchell presented House Bill 726 to the House State Affairs Committee on Monday, Feb. 18, 2026, describing it as a cleanup bill to Idaho’s election procedures.

The measure would make several changes to state election law.

Among them, it would shift upcoming elections for soil and water conservation district supervisors. Elections currently scheduled for November 2026 and November 2028 would instead be held in May of the following year as part of a transition.



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