Bannock County

Elections

RESULTS

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Upcoming Elections

May 19 Primary Election

Election Day: Tuesday, May 19; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Find your polling place

Early Voting: Dates To Be Determined; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; 141 N 6th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho

Step 1: Register

To check your voter registration, visit voteidaho.gov or call the Bannock County Elections Office at 208-236-7333.

Not registered? You can register online using the Idaho Secretary of State’s website, voteidaho.gov , until May 8, 2026. If you miss the online voter registration window, you can register at your designated polling place on Election Day. Bring a photo ID card and a piece of mail with your name and physical address.

Step 2: View sample ballot

Be prepared when you cast your vote by discovering what will be on the ballot for the upcoming election. Voters must live within the boundary lines of the taxing district to be eligible to vote on candidates or questions.

Sample ballots will be made available in April 2026

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To find your sample ballot:

1. Use voteidaho.gov‘s Voter Information Lookup

2. Enter your name and birthdate.

3. Scroll to “Sample Ballot” section (below your voter information)

4. Click “View” to download your sample ballot

If you have trouble accessing your sample ballot, please call our office at 208- 236-7333.

Step 3: Make a voting plan

Option 1: Vote on Election Day

Determine whether you will be able to vote on Election Day (Tuesday, May 19) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Then, find your polling place using our interactive map.

*Note: Voters cannot cast ballots in the Elections Office on Election Day. Voters must cast ballots at their assigned polling place.

Option 2: Vote Early

Early voting dates will be determined at a later date. Early voting is conducted from 8:30-4:30 p.m. in the Elections Office — located at 141 N 6th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho. – Map it

*Note: Voters with visual impairments who wish to vote independently will have access to the ExpressVote machine at the Bannock County Elections Office during early voting hours, as well as on Election Day at the Elections Office.

Option 3: Vote Absentee

To vote by mail, you must request an absentee ballot. Idaho does not issue absentee ballots unless requested.

Request an absentee ballot on idahovotes.gov. Absentee ballot requests must be completed by Friday, May 8, at 5:00 p.m.

Completed absentee ballots must be received by the Bannock County Elections Office no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, May 19.

Track the status of your absentee ballot here.

2026 Election Calendar – See the possible dates for elections in 2026.

Election Day - May 19

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Previous Election Information

Pocatello Mayoral Runoff

Result summary and precinct results will be posted here

2025 City and Local Election

Result summary and precinct results will be posted here

View more results here

Running for Office in Bannock County

How to run for office

To become an official candidate on the ballot, you must

be a registered voter in your district, and;
meet the qualifications of the office, and;
formally declare your candidacy

To declare your candidacy for a city, county, or special taxing district office, download the appropriate filing form and return the completed original form to the Clerk of the Political District you are filing with. For example, if running for a city office, return your form to the City Clerk.

The Bannock County Elections Office can verify petition signatures for candidates at 141 N 6th Avenue in Pocatello. Our office has notary services available for filings.

For more information, visit the Secretary of State’s frequently asked questions page for candidates.

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Filing for State & Federal Offices

To file for a State, Federal, or Presidential Office, visit the Idaho Secretary of State’s page here.

Primary Filing Window: February 23 – 27
Write-In/Withdrawal Deadline: March 6, 5 p.m.

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New 2022-2023 Precinct Boundaries

Precinct boundaries have changed with redistricting! Before filing for precinct committeeman, look up your address and new precinct number using our Elections Kiosk Map.

Filing for Local Offices

County Offices, Precinct Committeemen, and Nonpartisan Candidates:

May Primary Election Filing Window: March 2-13, 2026

The following local offices will be voted on in the May Primary Election:

County Assessor
County Clerk
County Commissioner District 1
County Commissioner District 2
County Coroner
County Treasurer

Declaration of Candidacy forms will be posted by March 2.

Please note: You MUST file your candidacy forms with the appropriate taxing district office where you’re running for office.

Write-In Candidates

May Primary Election Write-In Deadline: March 20, 2026

Magistrate Judges and Taxing District Candidates – November 3 Election

Filing Window: August 17 – 28

Write-In/Withdrawal Deadline: September 4, 5 p.m.

Work with Elections

We Depend on our Poll Workers

Poll workers play a key role in Election Day tasks and make it possible for us to make the voting process a positive experience for our community. Poll workers may issue ballots, verify names and addresses, register voters, distribute “I Voted” stickers, and assist voters.

Requirements

If you would like to become a poll worker in Bannock County, you must meet the following requirements:

Be a citizen of the United States
Be at least 16 years old
Attend mandatory training
Ability to read and write in English
Be able to lift 20 lbs.
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Remain politically neutral while serving at the polls

What to know before working at the polls:

Election Day is a 14-hour+ day, depending on the election. All poll workers must arrive at their assigned voting precinct by 7 a.m. and remain at the polling place until the polls close and the location is cleaned up, which is typically around 9 p.m.
Poll workers are responsible for bringing their own meals. Make sure you bring enough food to last you the entire day.
Elections are very important, and even a small error can have significant consequences in the election process. We ask all poll workers to pay special attention to detail in their work.
Poll workers must remain politically neutral while working at the polling place.
Poll workers must provide their own transportation to and from their assigned polling place.
Poll workers are expected to help prepare the voting area by setting up tables and chairs.
Polling places can be busy during peak times. At times, there may even be lines to vote. This can sometimes cause stressful situations for our poll workers who have to deal with impatient voters.
Finally, we encourage each of our poll workers to request an absentee ballot to vote or vote early.

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Election Security

Ballot Counting Machines

Before every election, the Bannock County Elections Office re-certifies the ballot tabulation machines (ballot-counting machines). During this event, volunteers from the Bannock County Republicans, Bannock County Democrats, and the League of Women Voters certify that the machines are working properly and counting accurately.

The below video was recorded on May 13, 2022, in advance of the May 2022 Primary Election.

About Our Equipment

Bannock County partners with Election Systems and Software (ES&S) for our ballot tabulation machines (ballot-counting machines) and our ADA-compliant voting machines. ES&S is one of only two voting systems certified by the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office.

Certified Voting Systems Report from ISOS

Election Security FAQs

ES&S Security FAQs

ES&S “Security Management Practices” Fact Sheet

ES&S “7 Major Steps to Securing Elections”

ES&S “Product Testing” Fact Sheet

ES&S “Supply Chain Assurance” Info

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ADA Voting Machines

Bannock County uses the ES&S ExpressVote machines, which are ADA compliant for voters with visual and phsyical impairments. The video below explains how to use the machines.

ExpressVote machine security fact sheet

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ADA Voting Machines

Bannock County uses the ES&S ExpressVote machines, which are ADA compliant for voters with visual and phsyical impairments. The video below explains how to use the machines.

ExpressVote machine security fact sheet