Bill > H0359

This bill amends Idaho election law to require candidates in partisan elections to disclose their political party affiliation in all election communications, with the goal of reducing voter confusion and increasing transparency. The legislation mandates that candidates must prominently display their party affiliation (either by written name or recognizable party symbol) in campaign materials, with exceptions for wearable items like stickers. The bill's legislative findings emphasize that this requirement is an extension of existing disclosure practices, such as party affiliation on candidate declaration forms, and will help voters make more informed decisions by providing clear information about candidates' political affiliations. The law aims to improve election integrity, voter confidence, and participation by ensuring that voters have access to readily identifiable party information in campaign communications. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to all election communications in partisan races, with the intent of helping election officials manage the electoral process more efficiently and reducing potential voter confusion.

Government Affairs

State Affairs Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0359/