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Idaho Supreme Court Elections 2026

Idaho Supreme Court justices are chosen in nonpartisan elections to 6-year terms — no party labels on the ballot — and must run again to keep their seats.

Rules as of October 15, 2026 · candidates as of October 15, 2026 · source Ballotpedia

Are judges elected in Idaho?

Highest court
Idaho Supreme Court — 5 justices
How chosen
Nonpartisan election
Voters
Voters elect justices
Term
6 years
To serve again
Run for re-election
2026 ballot
2 seats, decided May 19, 2026

How Idaho chooses its judges

Idaho Supreme Court justices are chosen in nonpartisan elections to 6-year terms — no party labels on the ballot — and must run again to keep their seats.

  • Seats: 5 justices on the Idaho Supreme Court.
  • Term: 6 years.
  • To serve again: Run for re-election.
  • Other courts: Appellate and district courts use nonpartisan elections; magistrates are chosen by commission.

Races are held in May; a November runoff is needed only when no one wins outright.

Compare every state on the judicial selection table.

Idaho Supreme Court elections in 2026

Idaho decided its 2 seats on May 19, 2026, so no Idaho Supreme Court race is on the November ballot.

Gregory W. Moeller’s seat

Decided
  • Gregory W. Moeller (winner)IncumbentWon

Cynthia Meyer’s seat

Decided
  • Cynthia Meyer (winner)IncumbentWon

Candidates as of October 15, 2026 from Ballotpedia. Party labels are not shown because they do not appear on the ballot.

How to research judges on your Idaho ballot

  • Your sample ballot: Idaho’s official election site shows every judicial race on your ballot, including local courts.
  • Deadlines and voting options: How to vote in Idaho — registration, early voting, mail ballots and poll hours.
  • Candidate details: Ballotpedia tracks each candidate’s background, endorsements and spending; local news and the state bar often publish candidate surveys.

Judicial ethics rules bar candidates from promising how they will rule, so a judge’s record and experience usually say more than campaign ads. This site does not endorse or rate candidates.

Federal judges in Idaho

Federal judges are never on a ballot: the President nominates them and the U.S. Senate confirms them for life. Idaho’s two senators vote on every nominee and are traditionally consulted on district court nominees from the state.

Idaho’s senators: James Risch (Republican) and Mike Crapo (Republican).

Confirmed by recorded vote in 2026

No federal judge for a court in Idaho has been confirmed by roll-call vote in 2026.

District judges for courts in Idaho and circuit judges from the state. Judges confirmed by voice vote leave no roll call; the Senate’s list of confirmed nominations has them. Roll calls from the snapshot refreshed Oct 1, 2026.

Open federal judgeships

The U.S. Courts list no vacant district judgeship in Idaho as of October 15, 2026.

Source: uscourts.gov current judicial vacancies. Every vacancy nationwide is on the judicial elections hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are judges elected in Idaho?

Idaho Supreme Court justices are chosen in nonpartisan elections to 6-year terms — no party labels on the ballot — and must run again to keep their seats. Appellate and district courts use nonpartisan elections; magistrates are chosen by commission.

How long is a term on the Idaho Supreme Court?

6 years. At the end of a term, they must run again to keep their seats.

Who is running for the Idaho Supreme Court in 2026?

Idaho's 2 seats were decided on May 19, 2026: Gregory W. Moeller, Cynthia Meyer.

How do I research judges on my Idaho ballot?

Your sample ballot from https://voteidaho.gov/voter-registration/ lists every judicial race, including local courts. Ballotpedia, local news and the state bar cover candidates' experience and endorsements.

Who appoints federal judges in Idaho?

The President nominates and the U.S. Senate confirms them; they serve for life. Idaho's senators, James Risch and Mike Crapo, vote on every nomination and are traditionally consulted on district court nominees from the state.

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