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ID S1366
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Primary elections moved from the third Tuesday in May to the Tuesday following the first Monday in May in even-numbered years
- Presidential candidates added to Idaho's primary election, allowing voters to express their preference for a political party's presidential nominee
- Presidential candidates must file a declaration of candidacy with the secretary of state and pay a $1,000 filing fee, deposited into the general fund
- Secretary of state required to certify presidential primary vote totals to each political party's state chair, with winners declared according to state and national party rules
- Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to include the office of the president of the United States into the state primary election and to move the primary election date to the Tuesday following the first Monday in May.
ELECTIONS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
State Affairs3/5/2026
Judiciary and Rules3/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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