(Samantha Wright / Boise State Public Radio)

 

The coronavirus has changed almost every part of life globally. And here in Idaho, how we vote has changed, at least this spring. Tuesday's state primary election, where all 105 legislative seats are up for grabs, was supposed to be conducted primarily in-person. 

(If you have not yet requested your ballot, you can do so here before May 19. Ballots are due June 2.)

 

But the spread of COVID-19 and the threat of transmission at voting booths prompted the Secretary of State’s office to switch to a mail-in primary. County clerk’s offices have been scrambling to make the change, and get the word out to voters.

 

Boise State University political scientist Jaclyn Kettler and Boise State Public Radio reporter James Dawson join Idaho Matters remotely to tell us what we need to know about this important election. 

As COVID-19 cases spread through the U.S. and Idaho, we’re committed to keeping you updated and informed. You can get updated info on cases, closures and how to stay healthy at any time on our Coronavirus news blog.

 

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