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This edition of the 2015 Election Calendar has been updated due to amendatory change during the 2015 session of the Idaho Legislature. Last updated June 2015.

June 1Clerk of the political subdivision issues certificates of election for the May 19 election. (Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code)
June 18 Last day for a candidate or a supporter or opponent of a ballot measure which appeared on the May 19 election to request a recount with the County Clerk. This date is dependent upon when the County canvasses the election results (i.e. 20 days from canvass). (Sec. 34-2301, Idaho Code)
June 18 Last day for an elector to contest the May 19 election by filing in the proper court. This date is dependent upon when the County canvasses the election results (i.e. 20 days from canvass). (Sec. 34-2008, Idaho Code)
July 6Last day to certify the wording to the County Clerk for a bond or levy election by a school district or a recall election by any political subdivision which is ordered for the August 25 election. (Sec. 34-106, Idaho Code)
July 10Last day for the County Clerk to submit a request to the Secretary of State for a modification of election procedures for joint districts for the August 25 election. (Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code)
July 16Last day for the Secretary of State to approve requested modification of election procedures for joint districts for the August 25 election. (Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code)
July 17Last day for the County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from the May 19 election. (Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code)
July 24Last day for County Commissioners to designate polling places prior to the August 25 election. (Sec. 34-302, Idaho Code)
July 24County Clerk to appoint election personnel for the August 25 election.
July 24County Clerk to mail absentee ballots for the August 25 election to voters who requested absentee ballots.
July 31Last day to pre-register to vote with the County Clerk until 5:00 p.m. for the August 25 election. Registration closes in those districts holding an August 25 election. Election Day Registration is available. (Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code)
August 1-11County Clerk to mail ballots for the August 25 election to voters in designated Mail Ballot Precincts. (Sec. 34-308, Idaho Code)
August 10Last day to begin Early Voting at the Early Voting Polling Place for the August 25 election for those counties who elect to conduct Early Voting. (Sec. 34-1012, Idaho Code)
August 13First notice of election is published for the August 25 election by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. (Sec. 34-602 and 34-1406, Idaho Code)
August 13Last day for the County Clerk to receive written requests for the purpose of authorizing persons to act as challengers at the polling place for the August 25 election. (Sec. 34-304, Idaho Code)
August 19Last day for an application for a mail-in absentee ballot to be received by the County Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. for the August 25 election. (Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code)
August 20Second notice of election for the August 25 election is published by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. Facsimile sample ballot published at this time. Published in at least two newspapers within the county, if possible. (Sec. 34-602, 34-1406, and 34-2425, Idaho Code and Secretary of State Directive)
August 21Last day for in-person absentee voting until 5:00 p.m. for the August 25 election at the absent elector's polling place. (Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code)
August 21Last day for Early Voting until 5:00 p.m. for the August 25 election at the Early Voting polling place. (Sec. 34-1012, Idaho Code)
August 21-28COUNTY CLERK publishes notice of candidate filing deadline for the November 3 election during this week in the official newspaper(s) of the political subdivision. (Sec. 34-1405, Idaho Code)
August 21-28CITY CLERK to publish notice of candidate filing deadline for the November 3 election during this week in the official newspaper(s) of the city. (Sec. 50-411, Idaho Code)
August 24First day to file beginning at 8 a.m. as a candidate for the CITY ELECTION to be held on November 3. Filing is with the CITY CLERK. (Sec. 50-410, Idaho Code)
August 25Last day to return absentee ballots to the County Clerk's Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. for the August 25 election. (Sec. 34-1005, Idaho Code)
August 25Election 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*) At Clerk's option, polling places may be opened at 7:00 a.m. (Sec. 34-106 and 34-1101, Idaho Code)
August 25County Clerk's office to remain open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., if county is holding an election. (Sec. 34-211, Idaho Code)
August 26Registration reopens. (Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code)
September 4Last day for the Board of County Commissioners to meet and canvass the vote for the August 25 election. (Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code)
September 4County Clerk to certify election results to the political subdivisions for the August 25 election. This date depends upon the date the County Board of Canvassers meets. The results should be certified to the political subdivision(s) immediately after the County Canvassers meet. (Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code)
September 4Last day to file until 5:00 p.m. as a candidate for the CITY ELECTION to be held on November 3. Filing is with the CITY CLERK. (Sec. 50-410, Idaho Code)
September 4Last day for filing declarations of candidacy until 5:00 p.m. for candidates for the November 3 election with the clerk of the political subdivision. This filing is for political subdivision candidates. (Sec. 34-1404, Idaho Code)
September 11Last day for the clerk of the political subdivision to certify the nominees and any special questions placed by action of the governing board of the political subdivision for the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-1404, Idaho Code)
September 14Last day for a political subdivision to certify the wording to the County Clerk for a bond, levy, initiative, referendum, recall or any other ballot question ordered for the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-106, Idaho Code)
September 18Last day declaration of intent to be filed by a write-in candidate with the clerk of the political subdivision for the November 3 election. This filing is for political subdivision candidates. (Sec. 34-1407, Idaho Code)
September 18Last day a candidate for the November 3 election to withdraw before the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-1405A, Idaho Code)
September 18Last day for the County Clerk to submit a request to the Secretary of State for a modification of election procedures for joint districts for the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code)
September 24Last day for the Secretary of State to approve requested modification of election procedures for joint districts for the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code)
September 24 Last day for a supporter or opponent of a ballot measure which appeared on the August 25 election to request a recount with the County Clerk. This date is dependent upon when the County canvasses the election results (i.e. 20 days from canvass). (Sec. 34-2301, Idaho Code)
September 24 Last day for an elector to contest the August 25 election by filing in the proper court. This date is dependent upon when the County canvasses the election results (i.e. 20 days from canvass). (Sec. 34-2008, Idaho Code)
October 2Last day for County Commissioners to designate polling places prior to the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-302, Idaho Code)
October 2County Clerk to appoint election personnel for the November 3 election.
October 2County Clerk to mail absentee ballots for the November 3 election to voters who requested absentee ballots.
October 6Last day declaration of intent to be filed by a write-in candidate with the CITY CLERK for the November 3 city election. (Sec. 50-410, Idaho Code)
October 9Last day to pre-register to vote with the County Clerk until 5:00 p.m. for the November 3 election. Registration closes in those districts holding a November 3 election. Election Day Registration is available. (Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code)
October 10-20County Clerk to mail ballots for the November 3 election to voters in designated Mail Ballot Precincts. (Sec. 34-308, Idaho Code)
October 19Last day to begin Early Voting at the Early Voting Polling Place for the November 3 election for those counties who elect to conduct Early Voting. (Sec. 34-1012, Idaho Code)
October 22First notice of election is published for the November 3 election by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. Published in at least two newspapers within the county, if possible. (Sec. 34-602 and 34-1406, Idaho Code)
October 22Last day for the County Clerk to receive written requests for the purpose of authorizing persons to act as watchers and challengers at the polling place for the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-304, Idaho Code)
October 23Last day for the County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from the August 25 election. (Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code)
October 28Last day for an application for a mail-in absentee ballot to be received by the County Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. for the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code)
October 29Second notice of election for the November 3 election is published by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. Facsimile sample ballot published at this time. Published in at least two newspapers within the county, if possible. (Sec. 34-602, 34-1406, and 34-2425, Idaho Code and Secretary of State Directive)
October 30Last day for in-person absentee voting until 5:00 p.m. for the November 3 election at the absent elector's polling place. (Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code)
October 30Last day for Early Voting until 5:00 p.m. for the November 3 election at the Early Voting polling place. (Sec. 34-1012, Idaho Code)
November 3Last day to return absentee ballots to the County Clerk's Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. for the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-1005, Idaho Code)
November 3Election 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*) At Clerk's option, polling places may be opened at 7:00 a.m. (Sec. 34-106 and 34-1101, Idaho Code)
November 3County Clerk's office to remain open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., if the county is holding an election. (Sec. 34-211, Idaho Code)
November 4Registration reopens. (Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code)
November 13Last day for the Board of County Commissioners to meet and canvass the vote for the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code)
November 13County Clerk to certify election results to the political subdivisions for the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code)
November 16Clerk of the political subdivision issues certificates of election for the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code)
December 3 Last day for a candidate or a supporter or opponent of a ballot measure which appeared on the November 3 election to request a recount with the County Clerk. This date is dependent upon when the County canvasses the election results (i.e. 20 days from canvass). (Sec. 34-2301, Idaho Code)
December 3 Last day for an elector to contest the November 3 election by filing in the proper court. This date is dependent upon when the County canvasses the election results (i.e. 20 days from canvass). (Sec. 34-2008, Idaho Code)
December 3If authorized by City ordinance pursuant to 50-612 and 50-707B, Idaho Code, last day for a run-off city election between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast if no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast. (Sec. 50-612 and Sec. 50-707B, Idaho Code)
January 1, 2016Last day for the County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from the November 3 election. (Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code)