Idaho election officials have begun mailing out hundreds of thousands of informational pamphlets to households across the state ahead of the 2026 general election. The state’s official voter pamphlet has already started arriving at some households, the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office announced.
The pamphlet includes information about the range of questions on the ballot, such as Proposition 1, a ballot initiative that would end the state’s abortion ban and establish reproductive rights; a proposed constitutional amendment that would only allow the Legislature to legalize drugs, such as marijuana; a constitutional amendment that would declare English as the state’s official language; and an advisory question that solicits a public vote to declare a state gun. It also includes information about key upcoming election dates, voting options, and voter registration.
Secretary of State Phil McGrane, a Republican running for re-election, stated, “Election season is underway. Every household in Idaho can expect to receive a Voter Pamphlet with the information you need to be ready to vote in November. This special America 250 edition includes some fun nods to our history as we celebrate 250 years of America and make our mark on the future of our state. Make a plan, get registered, and vote!”
To view the pamphlet online and access it in Spanish or an audio format, voters can visit VoteIdaho.gov, a website run by the Secretary of State’s Office. That’s also where voters can see what their ballot will look like, along with other election resources.
The voter pamphlet does not include information about candidates. In 2023 and 2024, the Idaho Legislature did not approve McGrane’s proposed bill to replace the voter pamphlet with a voter guide, which would include information about candidates. According to a 2024 poll in Boise State University’s Idaho Public Policy Survey, 78% of Idahoans favored a state-issued voter guide.
