Idaho polls close with 451,000 ballots cast and Prop 1 driving turnout
The gist
Idaho's top election official said 451,000 voters had cast ballots by Tuesday afternoon, 42% of registered voters.
Results are unofficial until a certification canvass, and some counties may count into Wednesday.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026More than 263,000 Idahoans had already voted early or by absentee ballot, with more than 57,000 in Ada County, just over half from registered Republican voters.
- Nov 3, 2026Polls opened at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. in most of the state, though North Idaho voting centers close at 9 p.m. Mountain due to the time zone difference.
- Nov 3, 2026On a 10:30 a.m. call, McGrane said nearly 350,000 voters had cast ballots, including 270,000 via early and absentee voting.