Idaho Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced today there will be no change in the state’s primary election date of May 19th.
However, the election will be conducted by mail pursuant to the existing laws for absentee voting due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
The move is necessary after it became clear that sufficient polling places and poll workers could not be obtained for the election.
The Governor and Secretary of State will work with the Attorney General and the clerks of Idaho’s 44 counties to refine the absentee voting process including setting appropriate deadlines for registering to vote, requesting a ballot be sent to resident’s homes, and returning the ballot.
Governor Little will issue a proclamation addressing the election in the coming days. (Governor Brad Little)
