Idaho Code § 65-503: eligibility for Preference.

The following individuals are eligible for preference:

(1) Veterans as defined in section 65-203, Idaho Code, and disabled veterans as defined in section 65-502, Idaho Code;

(2) A widow or widower of any veteran as long as he or she remains unmarried; and

(3) The wife or husband of a service-connected disabled veteran if the veteran cannot qualify for any public employment because of a service-connected disability.