Idaho Constitution Article VI - Suffrage and Elections
Idaho Constitution – Article VI: Suffrage and Elections
Article VI of the Idaho Constitution outlines the rights and regulations concerning voting and elections within the state. Here's a summary of its key provisions:
1. Qualifications of Electors (Section 2):
Every U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, who has resided in Idaho and the county for 30 days before the election, is entitled to vote.
2. Disqualifications (Section 3):
Individuals convicted of a felony or deemed mentally incompetent (unless rights are restored) cannot vote.
3. Voting by Ballot (Section 1):
All elections must be by ballot or another method authorized by law that maintains voter secrecy.
4. Residence for Voting (Section 4):
Defines rules for determining a voter’s place of residence for electoral purposes.
5. Military and Overseas Voters (Section 4A):
Ensures absentee voting rights for members of the military and citizens overseas.
6. Voter Registration (Section 5):
Legislature must provide laws for voter registration to ensure fair and secure elections.
7. Election Contests (Section 6):
Legislature is empowered to enact laws concerning the process of contesting elections.
8. Eligibility for Office (Section 3):
A person must be a qualified elector to be eligible for most public offices in Idaho.
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