What is a primary election?
A primary election is really a party nomination process — it’s how registered party members choose who will represent their party on the November general election ballot. Think of it as your party’s internal vote: “Who is our best candidate?”
Your participation here is just as important as November — because candidates who don’t make it through the primary won’t appear on the fall ballot at all. This is your chance to shape those choices.
Judge retention votes
Also on your ballot are nonpartisan judge retention votes. These ask a simple question: should this judge continue serving on the bench? You fill in the oval to vote “Yes” to retain the judge. There is no “No” option — the only choices are to mark “Yes” or to leave the oval blank.
We encourage every voter to take a moment beforehand to look up the judges on your ballot — the Idaho Supreme Court and Court of Appeals post judicial opinions and annual reports, and your local county clerk may have additional information.
Also on your ballot — local measures
In addition to party nominations and judge retention, Minidoka County voters will also decide on important local measures:
All Minidoka County voters
Supplemental School Levy — A measure to provide supplemental funding for local schools. A Supplemental Levy in the amount of Three Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,850,000) per year for two(2) years, commencing with the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028. The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $122.74 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions.
City of Burley residents only
City of Burley Street Levy — A levy for the continued construction, repair, and maintenance of City of Burley streets, and the costs of equipment, materials, and personnel related thereto. This measure appears only on ballots for residents within Burley city limits.
How to vote
Not sure where to vote or need to confirm your registration? Contact the Minidoka County Clerk's Office or visit voteidaho.gov for polling locations, hours, and voter registration details. Sample ballots are available here https://www.minidoka.id.us/391/Sample-Ballots — reviewing yours ahead of time is a great way to feel prepared and confident on election day.
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