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Idaho elections, 2012
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Idaho's 2012 elections U.S. House • State Senate • State House • State ballot measures • Candidate ballot access |
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| Contents |
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| 1 2012 Elections |
| 2 Eligibility to Vote |
| 2.1 Primary election |
| 2.2 General election |
| 3 Voting absentee |
| 3.1 Eligibility |
| 3.2 Deadlines |
| 3.3 Military and overseas voting |
| 4 Voting early |
| 5 See also |
| 6 References |
The state of Idaho held elections in 2012. Below are the dates of note:
- Signature filing deadline: March 9, 2012 & May 1, 2012 (Measures only)
- Primary date: May 15, 2012
- General election date: November 6, 2012
| On the 2012 ballot | Click here for all November 6, 2012 Election Results | ||
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| U.S. Senate | Preview Article | ||
| U.S. House (2 seats) | |||
| State Executives | N/A | ||
| State Senate (35 seats) | Preview Article | ||
| State House (70 seats) | |||
| Ballot measures (5 measures) | Preview Article | ||
2012 Elections
For election results in the 50 states, see our November 6, 2012 election results page
Elections by type
U.S. House
| Members of the U.S. House from Idaho -- Partisan Breakdown | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 0 | 0 | |
| Republican Party | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 2 | 2 | |
| District | General Election Candidates | Incumbent | 2012 Winner | Partisan Switch? |
| 1st | Raul Labrador | No | ||
| 2nd | Michael K. Simpson | No |
State Senate
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Heading into the election, Republicans maintained partisan control in the state senate.
| Idaho State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 7 | 6 | |
| Republican Party | 28 | 29 | |
| Total | 35 | 35 | |
State House
Heading into the election, Republicans maintained partisan control in the state house.
| Idaho House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 13 | 13 | |
| Republican Party | 57 | 57 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
Ballot measures
- See also: Idaho 2012 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR | Proposition 1 | Education | One of three referenda that would repeal a newly passed law relating to education reform in the state. | |
| VR | Proposition 2 | Education | One of three referenda that would repeal a newly passed law relating to education reform in the state. | |
| VR | Proposition 3 | Education | One of three referenda that would repeal a newly passed law relating to education reform in the state. | |
| LRCA | HJR 2 | Hunting | Would add to the state constitution the right to hunt and fish. | |
| LRCA | SJR 102 | Law enforcement | State Board of Correction to have control, direction and management of felony probation and parole. |
Eligibility to Vote
Primary election
- See also: Voting in the 2012 primary elections
Idaho was one of 21 states to use a strictly closed primary system. Voters were required to register to vote in the primary by April 20, 2012, which was 25 days before the primary took place. A 2011 law passed by the legislature put closed primaries into place, but allowed for parties to opt to hold open primaries. In 2012, the Democratic Party held a semi-open primary, allowing unaffiliated voters the choice to vote in the Democratic Primary. However, the Republican Party kept its primary strictly closed.[1][2] (Information about registering to vote)
General election
- See also: Voting in the 2012 general elections
The deadline to register to vote was 25 days prior to the election day, which in 2012 was October 12.[3]
- Voter ID info
- Residency requirements: Resided in Idaho and in the county 30 days[4]
- Same-day registration: Yes[5]
Voting absentee
- See also: Absentee Voting
All voters are eligible to vote absentee in Idaho. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee. To vote absentee, an application must be received by election officials no later than the 11th day preceding the election.[6][7][8]
Voting early
- See also: Early voting
Idaho is one of 34 states that permits early voting with no specific restrictions as to who can vote early. Early voting begins as soon as ballots become available and ends at 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day.[9]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Primary Election"
- ↑ Idaho Votes, "2012 Deadlines," accessed April 25, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Idaho Votes, "2012 Deadlines" accessed May 7, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Idaho Votes, "Voter Registration FAQ" accessed May 7, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Votes, "Voter Registration" accessed July 12, 2012
- ↑ Idaho State Legislature, "Idaho Statutes 34-1001," accessed July 2, 2025
- ↑ Idaho State Legislature, "Idaho Statutes 34-1002," accessed July 2, 2025
- ↑ Ada County Elections, "Absentee Voting," accessed July 2, 2025
- ↑ Long Distance Voter, "Early Voting Rules: Idaho," accessed December 18, 2013
