The Ballot Brief
2026 Ballot Measures

Idaho Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

Idaho voters will decide 3 statewide measures in 2026. The full list is below, all on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language, with no editorializing.

HJR 4: Grant Legislature Exclusive Authority and Prohibit Citizen-Initiated Measures on Marijuana, Narcotics, and Psychoactive Substances Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

A yes vote

Supports giving the state legislature exclusive authority to legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances, removing the option of citizen-initiated legalization measures.

A no vote

Keeps the current arrangement, under which citizens may propose such measures by initiative.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Read the certified ballot question

Provide that only the state legislature has the authority to legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances

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HJR 6: English as Official State Language Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

A yes vote

Supports adding constitutional language designating English as the official language of Idaho.

A no vote

Leaves the constitution without an official-language designation.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Read the certified ballot question

Add constitutional language designating English as the official language of Idaho

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Official State Gun Question

Advisory question (legislative referral)

A yes vote

Supports designating an official state gun for Idaho in this nonbinding advisory question.

A no vote

Opposes designating an official state gun; the question is advisory and does not change law either way.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Read the certified ballot question

Ask voters to choose the official state gun of Idaho

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These measures appear on every ballot in the state. See your full ballot with your ZIP code

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About these measures
These measures appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot unless an earlier date is shown. Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.

Titles and summaries follow each state's certified measure list from its election office or legislature, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification; always confirm with your state election office.