H0638

Amends and adds to existing law to provide for a presidential primary election.

Chamber Passed·3/9/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0638 amends state law to establish a presidential primary election on the first Tuesday in March in presidential election years.

Idaho H0638 amends the Idaho Code to establish a presidential primary election, held on the first Tuesday in March in presidential election years. The bill sets the date for the presidential primary and outlines the process for candidates to appear on the ballot, requiring a $50,000 filing fee ninety days prior to the primary. It also details the conduct of the election, including the selection of delegates to the national convention and the handling of unaffiliated voters.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 45–23 · Mar 9
Current
State Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

45 Yea

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23 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

10:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 6

10:30 AM

Second Reading Calendar

History

Mar 10

Senate

Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

Mar 10

Senate

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs

Mar 9

House

Read Third Time in Full -- PASSED 45-23-2