Online voter registration is closed, but Idahoans can still register at the polls

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho is one of 17 states that allow same-day registration during the early voting period and on Election Day. Allowing any qualified resident to register to vote and cast their ballot at the same time.

Online voter registration may have closed, but you can still register to vote at your local polling office.

"They are still able to register, even on Election Day, as long as they're voting at the same time," said Chris Poulter, the Bonneville County Clerk. "So if somebody comes in to vote early, they can register and vote at the same time."

Am I qualified to register for voting?

To register to vote in Idaho, you must meet the following criteria:

• Have been a resident of Idaho for 30 or more days
• Are over the age of 18
• Are a United States Citizen
• Individuals with a felony conviction may not register until the terms of their sentence have been completed.

What to Bring: Identification and Proof of Residency

In order to register, you need a form of Identification and proof of residency.

Forms of ID you can bring in include:

• Idaho Driver’s License
• Idaho Identification Card
• Passport or Federal ID
• Tribal ID Card
• Concealed Weapons License issued by a county sheriff in Idaho

Even if you don't have your Idaho ID, you are still eligible to vote as long as you have your proof of residency. Be sure to bring in some form of your identification, even if it's from another state.

For proof of residency, you can bring any of the following:

• A photo ID with the correct address
• Proof of insurance
• Mortgage, lease, or rental agreement
• Property tax assessment or bill
• Utility bill (no cell bills)
• Bank/credit card statement
• Paystub/paycheck
• Intake document to a care facility
• Enrollment letter from an Idaho high school or university
• Letter from a social service agency

For many new Idahoans, registering is an essential step in becoming part of their new community and getting their voice heard.

"I'm not in Arizona anymore," Chris Rucker, an Idaho resident of one year, said. "So I figured I'd come out here and vote since I'm staying here now. I feel like I have some kind of purpose. So I figured it'll be good for me to register to vote, and I think if I do that, I'll feel good about being here."

Long-time residents emphasize that participating in elections is important for everyone, regardless of political affiliation.

"No matter which way you lean, it's just important to be heard," Arlene Hall, a long-time Idaho resident, said. "The only way you're going to do that is to vote. So that's for anybody voting, no matter what side that you you are on. If you want to be heard, you have to vote."

For more information on registering to vote and where to find polling places, you can visit voteidaho.gov