Early voting underway for primary election

As of Monday, early voting for the primary election has begun in additional Idaho counties across the state, including in Ada, Boise, Bonneville, Kootenai and Valley counties.

Other Idaho counties, including Bannock, Canyon, Twin Falls and Blaine counties, began early voting last week.

Voters can check with their local county elections office to see if early voting is available in their county.

Polls will be open for the primary from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, and voters may register the day of the election at their polling places with a valid photo ID and proof of residence.

To view your sample ballot, check your voter registration status, find your polling place for Election Day, or to request an absentee ballot, view election information at VoteIdaho.gov. Absentee ballots for the May 19 primary must be requested by May 8, and they must be returned to your local county elections office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.