Using IdahoVotes.gov to Participate in Our Political System

Using IdahoVotes.gov to Participate in Our Political System

Using IdahoVotes.gov to Participate in Our Political System

One of the best ways to make your voice heard is to VOTE. Engagement is hugely important, and the more involved we are, the better off we are as a society. Plus, we're more likely to get public officials that actually reflect our values and respond to our interests.IdahoVotes.gov is actually a pretty solid resource. Here are some of the ways you can use IdahoVotes.gov to prepare to vote. 1. Check your registration. Find out if your registered, verify your party affiliation and other information. Make sure you haven't been purged.2. Register to vote or update your registration. If you aren't registered, you can register online. You can also update your information if it's out of date. HOWEVER, to register online, you MUST have an Idaho-issued ID card. If you don't have a driver's license or state-issued ID, there's a form you can fill out a form, print it out, and take it to the county elections office.https://idahovotes.gov/media/voter_registration.pdf3. Request your mail-in ballot for November. Be ready to vote, no matter what happens with the pandemic. Plus, it's super convenient. Other states that do automatic vote by mail have high levels of participation and that's amazing.Link to my video about requesting your mail-in ballot for November: https://www.facebook.com/MirandaMarquitforIdaho/videos/272471740501772/

Posted by Miranda Marquit for Idaho on Wednesday, July 8, 2020

One of the best ways to make your voice heard is to VOTE. Engagement is hugely important, and the more involved we are, the better off we are as a society. Plus, we’re more likely to get public officials that actually reflect our values and respond to our interests.

IdahoVotes.gov is actually a pretty solid resource. Here are some of the ways you can use IdahoVotes.gov to prepare to vote.

1. Check your registration. Find out if your registered, verify your party affiliation and other information. Make sure you haven’t been purged.

2. Register to vote or update your registration. If you aren’t registered, you can register online. You can also update your information if it’s out of date.

HOWEVER, to register online, you MUST have an Idaho-issued ID card. If you don’t have a driver’s license or state-issued ID, there’s a form you can fill out a form, print it out, and take it to the county elections office.
https://idahovotes.gov/…/voter_registra…

3. Request your mail-in ballot for November. Be ready to vote, no matter what happens with the pandemic. Plus, it’s super convenient. Other states that do automatic vote by mail have high levels of participation and that’s amazing.

Link to my video about requesting your mail-in ballot for November: https://www.facebook.com/MirandaMarquitforIdaho/videos/272471740501772/