Pocatello, Idaho Public Records

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Residents can register to vote online through the Idaho Secretary of State's website at www.idahovotes.gov, which provides online voter registration for residents with an Idaho driver's license or state ID. The deadline to register is 25 days before any election. Idaho requires proof of residency and identification; acceptable documents include Idaho driver's license, utility bills, bank statements, or government documents showing name and address. Same-day registration is not available. Voters can verify their registration status, update their address, and view sample ballots through the Idaho Votes website. Municipal elections in the city are held in odd-numbered years for Mayor and City Council seats. The City Council consists of six members elected from wards, while the Mayor is elected at-large. The next municipal election is scheduled for November 2025, when voters will decide mayoral and council races. Local ballot measures, including urban renewal districts, bonds, and levy overrides for schools, may appear on city and county ballots. Information about municipal candidates and local measures is available through the City Clerk's office at City Hall (208-234-6202) and the Bannock County Elections Office. Voters can find their assigned polling place by using the polling place lookup tool at www.idahovotes.gov or by contacting the Elections Office. Polling places are organized by precinct, and voters must vote at their designated location on Election Day. Polls are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Mountain Time on Election Day. Early voting is available at the Bannock County Clerk's office beginning approximately 20 days before each election. Idaho's public election records include voter registration lists (available for purchase by candidates and political organizations under Idaho Code § 34-437A), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political committees (searchable at www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/finance), candidate declarations and filings, and precinct-level election results. The Elections Office publishes unofficial election results on election night and certifies official results within approximately two weeks. Historical election data and precinct results are available through the Bannock County Clerk's office. In the November 2024 presidential election, Bannock County reported approximately 58-62% voter turnout among registered voters, with roughly 35,000-38,000 ballots cast out of approximately 60,000 registered voters. The county tends to lean conservative but is more politically competitive than many Idaho counties due to the university presence and urban character. The November 3, 2026 general election will be crucial for local voters. Idaho's gubernatorial election will be held in 2026, as Governor Brad Little's current term expires (Idaho governors serve four-year terms). Idaho's U.S. Senate seats are held by Mike Crapo (up for reelection in 2028) and Jim Risch (up in 2026), meaning voters will decide one U.S. Senate seat in November 2026. All of Idaho's two U.S. House seats will be on the ballot; the city is located in Idaho's 2nd Congressional District. Idaho State Legislature elections will include all 35 Senate seats (serving two-year terms) and all 70 House seats, including local representation in legislative districts covering Bannock County. County offices potentially up for election in 2026 include Bannock County Commissioners (three members serving staggered terms), Sheriff, Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk/Auditor, Coroner, and Prosecuting Attorney, depending on term schedules. Voters should check with the Elections Office closer to 2026 for confirmed candidate lists. Idaho offers absentee voting by mail for any registered voter who requests it. Absentee ballot requests can be submitted online through www.idahovotes.gov, by mail, or in person at the Bannock County Clerk's office. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 11 days before Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the Elections Office by 8:00 PM on Election Day; postmarks do not count. Idaho does not offer universal mail-in voting, but any voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Military and overseas voters have special provisions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).