Tuesday, May 19, is Election Day in Idaho. Registered voters across Idaho will vote in the primary election, picking their favorite candidates depending on their party affiliation. In Idaho, which has a closed Republican primary,

Follow live updates from the 2026 primary elections in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Oregon, including major Senate, governor and House races.

Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. New voters can register at the polls; they’ll need a current photo ID and proof of residence.

Primary elections are happening throughout eastern Idaho Tuesday and polling locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EastIdahoNews.com sent questionnaires to candidates running in local races. You can learn about their platforms and read their responses to the questions here.

Idaho voters will nominate candidates for federal, state and local offices in a state primary. The contests on Tuesday will set the stage for the November general election, when Republicans will count on big wins in Idaho to help keep control of the U.

Election Day is almost here. Every Republican voter in the county has contested local races on the ballot for Tuesday’s primary election and voters affiliated with various parties will have contested races for statewide and federal office.

Dozens of candidates are running for Congress in Kentucky. Here's a look at primary election results in the state's six districts.