This bill amends Section 34-903 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the responsibilities of the Secretary of State regarding the form and content of ballots and related election documents. The amendments include the requirement for the Secretary of State to prescribe the arrangement of ballot materials, ensuring uniformity in the listing of statewide offices, candidates, and issues. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for the rotation of candidate names on ballots for federal, state, and local offices based on the number of registered voters, specifically for political entities with over 25,000 registered voters.

The bill also clarifies that candidates for legislative or special district offices will only appear on ballots for their respective districts and establishes rules for the rotation of names for other elections based on a random alphabet selection. Furthermore, it stipulates that no candidate may appear on a ballot for more than one partisan or judicial office, with an exception for precinct committeemen. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 34-903