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Idaho
"Esto Perpetua"
The Gem State's 2 representatives serve one of America's fastest-growing and most conservative states. From Boise's tech boom to rural bunker builders, Idaho's politics are red with interesting wrinkles.
West
Boise
Capital
1.9M
Population
43rd State
Statehood
4
Electoral Votes
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
Overall Turnout 202463.4%
1.9% below national average
Youth Turnout (18-29)42.0%
7.0% below national average
Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)21.4%
Concerning - Large gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
Civics Test
Required for graduation
- Test Type
- USCIS Citizenship Test
- Implemented
- 2016
Course Requirements
Government/Civics
- Credits Required
- 1 credit
- Duration
- 2 semesters
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →Idaho Department of Education Civics
Idaho Department of Education • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20