Election Calendars
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2023 Election Calendar
Last updated July 10, 2023.
January
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 6 | Election Register Examination: Deadline for county clerks to examine the election register, from the Nov. 3 election, and note challenges. [Sec. 34-432(1), Idaho Code] |
| 20 | Early Voting Security Plan: Deadline for county clerks to submit their ballot security plan to the secretary of state. (*NOTE: The Early Voting Security Plan must be submitted at least 30 days prior to implementing an early voting plan.) [§34-1013, Idaho Code] |
| 23 | Ballot Question Submission Deadline: School districts must supply ballot language (to the county clerk) for any bond or property tax levy questions — to be placed on the ballot — for the March 14 election. [§34- 106(8), Idaho Code] |
| 27 | Recall Notification Deadline: Political subdivisions must notify the county clerk if a recall election is ordered — for the March 14 election. [§34-106(9), Idaho Code] |
| 27 | Absentee Ballot Delivery Witnesses: Deadline for political parties to supply names of witnesses (if desired) to accompany the clerk in the personal delivery of an absentee ballot for the March 14 election. [§34-1003(5), Idaho Code] |
February
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | Voting Procedure Modifications: Deadline for county clerks to submit their plans to the secretary of state if they want to modify voting procedures (for a political subdivision) — for the March 14 election. [§34-1413, Idaho Code]] |
| 2 | Print Absentee Ballots: Last day for county clerk to print absentee ballots for the March 14 election. [Secretary of State Directive 2015-01] |
| 10 | Designate Polling Places: Deadline for county commissioners to designate polling places — for the March 14 election. [§34-302, Idaho Code] |
| 13 | Mail Absentee Ballots: County clerks must begin mailing absentee ballots — to voters who have requested absentee ballots — March 14 election. [Secretary of State Directive 2015-1] |
| 17 | Preregistration Deadline: Voter registrations must be received by the county clerk — for the March 14 election. (Deadline is postmarked by this date for mailed paper applications, 5 p.m. for paper applications handed in to the county clerk’s office, or until midnight for online applications.) [§34-408 and §34-410, Idaho Code] |
| 21 | Mail Ballot Precincts: County clerks may begin mailing ballots to voters located in designated mail ballot precincts — for the March 14 election. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
| 27 | Early Voting Must Begin: For the March 14 election in those counties that choose to conduct early voting. [§34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 28 | Mail Ballot Precincts: Deadline for county clerks to complete mailing ballots to voters in designated mail ballot precincts — for the March 14 election. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
March
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | Poll Watchers: Deadline for pro and con representatives to submit a written request (to the county clerk) for the purpose of authorizing watchers to observe at polling places — for the March 14 election. [§34-304, Idaho Code] |
| 2 | Publish First Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the first notice of election — in the county’s official newspaper(s) — for the March 14 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 3 | Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. — for the March 14 election. [§34-1002(7), Idaho Code] |
| 8 | Voter Registration Cancellation: Last day for county clerk to cancel registration of those electors who have not voted in any election in the last four years. [§34-435, Idaho Code] |
| 9 | Publish Second Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the second notice of election — along with a facsimile sample ballot — for the March 14 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 9 | Emergency Absentee Ballots: County clerks may receive emergency absentee ballot applications from this date through 5 p.m. on March 13 from those who cannot be present for voting due to hospitalization if hospitalization began after 5 p.m. on March 3. [§34-1002A, Idaho Code] |
| 10 | In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Ends: At 5 p.m. — for the March 14 election. [§34-1002(7) and §34- 1012, Idaho Code] |
| 3 – 10 | Publish Notification of Candidate Filing Deadline: County clerk (and city clerk, for municipal offices) must publish a notification of the candidate filing deadline for all taxing districts for which officers will be elected in the May 16 election — during this period. The notice should appear in the official newspaper of the political subdivision. [§34-1405 and §50-411, Idaho Code] |
| 14 | Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Voted absentee ballots must be received — by the county clerk — by 8 p.m. for the March 14 election. [§34-1005, Idaho Code] |
| 14 | Election Day: Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — to be open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day. [§34-211, §34-408A, and §34-1101, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | Voter Registration Reopens [§34-408, Idaho Code] |
| 17 | Nonpartisan Candidate Filing Deadline: Petitions must be filed by 5 p.m. — with the clerk of the political subdivision — to nominate political subdivision candidates — for the May 16 election. [§34-1404, Idaho Code] |
| 24 | County Canvass: Deadline for the board of county commissioners to meet and conduct the canvass — of the March 14 election. [§34-1410, Idaho Code] |
| 24* | County Election Certification: Deadline for county clerks to certify the results of the March 14 election to the clerk of the political subdivision(s). (*This date may vary; to be done immediately after the canvass.) [§34-1410, Idaho Code] |
| 24 | Nonpartisan Nominee Certification: Deadline for the clerk of the political subdivision to certify nominees — to be placed on the ballot — for the May 16 election. [§34-1404, Idaho Code] |
| 24 | Nonpartisan Write-In Candidates: Deadline for write-in candidates to file a declaration of intent with the clerk of the political subdivision for the May 16 election. [§34-1407, Idaho Code] |
| 27 | Ballot Question Submission Deadline: Political subdivisions must submit ballot language (to the county clerk) for any bond, levy, initiative, referendum, or other question — to be placed on the ballot — for the May 16 election [§34-106(8), Idaho Code] |
| 31 | Candidate Withdrawal Deadline: Last day nonpartisan candidates can withdraw from the May 16 election. [§34-1405A, Idaho Code] |
| 31 | Recall Notification Deadline: Political subdivisions must notify the county clerk if a recall election is ordered — for the May 16 election. [§34-106(9), Idaho Code] |
| 31 | Absentee Ballot Delivery Witnesses: Deadline for political parties to supply names of witnesses (if desired) to accompany the clerk in the personal delivery of an absentee ballot for the May 16 election. [§34-1003(5), Idaho Code] |
April
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 3* | Early Voting Security Plan: Deadline for county clerks to submit their ballot security plan to the secretary of state. (*NOTE: The Early Voting Security Plan must be submitted at least 30 days prior to implementing an early voting plan. If a plan was submitted and approved earlier in the year, and has not changed, it need not be resubmitted.) [§34-1013, Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Voting Procedure Modifications: Deadline for county clerks to submit their plans to the secretary of state; if they want to modify voting procedures (for a political subdivision) — for the May 16 election. [§34-1413, Idaho Code] |
| 13* | Recount Applications: Deadline — for supporters or opponents of a ballot measure — to apply to the county clerk for a recount of the March 14 election. (*This date may vary; it must be done within 20 days of the canvass). [§34-2301, Idaho Code] |
| 13* | Election Disputes: Deadline for electors to contest the results of the March 14 election. (*This date may vary; complaints must be filed in the proper court within 20 days of the county canvass.) [§34-2008, Idaho Code] |
| 14 | Designate Polling Places: Deadline for county commissioners to designate polling places — for the May 16 election. [§34-302, Idaho Code] |
| 17 | Mail Absentee Ballots: County clerks must begin mailing absentee ballots — to voters who have requested absentee ballots — for the May 16 election. [Secretary of State Directive 2015-1] |
| 21 | Preregistration Deadline: Voter registrations must be received by the county clerk — for the May 16 election. (Deadline is postmarked by this date for mailed paper applications, 5 p.m. for paper applications handed in to the county clerk’s office, or until midnight for online applications.) [§34-408 and §34-410, Idaho Code] |
| 24 | Mail Ballot Precincts: County clerks may begin mailing ballots to voters located in designated mail ballot precincts — for the May 16 election. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
May
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Early Voting Must Begin: For the May 16 election in those counties that choose to conduct early voting. [§34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 2 | Mail Ballot Precincts: Deadline for county clerks to complete mailing ballots to voters in designated mail ballot precincts — for the May 16 election. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
| 4 | Publish First Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the first notice of election — in the county’s official newspaper(s) — for the May 16 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 4 | Poll Watchers: Deadline for candidates and pro and con representatives to submit a written request (to the county clerk) for the purpose of authorizing watchers to observe at polling places — for the May 16 election. [§34-304, Idaho Code] |
| 5 | Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. — for the May 16 election. [§34-1002(7), Idaho Code] |
| 11 | Publish Second Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the second notice of election — along with a facsimile sample ballot — for the May 16 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 11 | Emergency Absentee Ballots: County clerks may receive emergency absentee ballot applications from this date through 5 p.m. on May 15 from those who cannot be present for voting due to hospitalization if hospitalization began after 5 p.m. on May 5. [§34-1002A, Idaho Code] |
| 12 | Election Register Examination: Deadline for county clerks to examine the election register, from the March 14 election, and note challenges. [§34-432(1), Idaho Code] |
| 12 | In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Ends: At 5 p.m. — for the May 16 election. [§34-1002(7) and §34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 16 | Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Voted absentee ballots must be received — by the county clerk — by 8 p.m. for the May 16 election. [§34-1005, Idaho Code] |
| 16 | Election Day: Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — to be open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day. [§34-211, §34-408A, and §34-1101, Idaho Code] |
| 17 | Voter Registration Reopens. [§34-408, Idaho Code] |
| 26 | County Canvass: Deadline for the board of county commissioners to meet and conduct the canvass — of the May 16 election. [§34-1410, Idaho Code] |
| 26* | Election Certification: Deadline for county clerks to certify the results — of the May 16 election — to the clerk of the political subdivision(s). (*This date may vary; to be done immediately after the county canvass.) [§34-1410, Idaho Code.] |
| 26* | Election Certificates: Deadline for the clerk of the political subdivision to issue certificates of election. (*This date may vary; to be done immediately after the canvass, the deadline for which is May 26.) [§34-1410, Idaho Code] |
June
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 15* | Recount Applications: Deadline — for candidates and supporters/opponents of a ballot measure, excluding county ballot measures — to apply to the county clerk for a recount of the May 16 election. Applications for a recount of county ballot measures must be filed with the Attorney General. (*This date may vary; it must be done within 20 days of the county canvass). [§34-2301, Idaho Code] |
| 15* | Election Disputes: Deadline for electors to contest the results of the May 16 election. (*This date may vary; complaints must be filed in the proper court within 20 days of the county canvass. [§34-2008, Idaho Code] |
July
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 10 | Ballot Question Submission Deadline: School districts must supply ballot language (to the county clerk) for any bond or property tax levy questions — to be placed on the ballot — for the Aug. 29 election. [§34- 106(8), Idaho Code] |
| 14 | Election Register Examination: Deadline for county clerks to examine the election register, from the May 16 election, and note challenges. [Sec. 34-432(1), Idaho Code] |
| 14 | Recall Notification Deadline: Political subdivisions must notify the county clerk if a recall election is ordered — for the Aug. 29 election. [§34-106(9), Idaho Code] |
| 14 | Absentee Ballot Delivery Witnesses: Deadline for political parties to supply names of witnesses (if desired) to accompany the clerk in the personal delivery of an absentee ballot for the August 29 election. [§34-1003(5), Idaho Code] |
| 17* | Early Voting Security Plan: Deadline for county clerks to submit their ballot security plan to the secretary of state. (*NOTE: The Early Voting Security Plan must be submitted at least 30 days prior to implementing an early voting plan. If a plan was submitted and approved earlier in the year, and has not changed, it need not be resubmitted.) [§34-1013, Idaho Code] |
| 20 | Voting Procedure Modifications: Deadline for county clerks to submit their plans to the secretary of state; if they want to modify voting procedures (for a political subdivision) — for the Aug. 29 election. [§34-1413, Idaho Code] |
| 28 | Designate Polling Places: Deadline for county commissioners to designate polling places — for the Aug. 29 election. [§34-302, Idaho Code] |
| 31 | Mail Absentee Ballots: County clerks to begin mailing absentee ballots — to voters who have requested absentee ballots — for the Aug. 29 election. [Secretary of State Directive 2015-1] |
August
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 4 | Preregistration Deadline: Voter registrations must be received by the county clerk — for the Aug. 29 election. (Deadline is postmarked by this date for mailed paper applications, 5 p.m. for paper applications handed in to the county clerk’s office, or until midnight for online applications.) [§34-408 and §34-410, Idaho Code] |
| 7 | Mail Ballot Precincts: County clerks may begin mailing ballots to voters located in designated mail ballot precincts — for the Aug. 29 election. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
| 14 | Early Voting Must Begin: For the August 29 election in those counties that choose to conduct early voting. [§34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | Mail Ballot Precincts: Deadline for county clerks to complete mailing ballots to voters in designated mail ballot precincts — for the Aug. 29 election. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
| 17 | Poll Watchers: Deadline for pro and con representatives to submit a written request (to the county clerk) for the purpose of authorizing watchers to observe at polling places — for the Aug. 29 election. [§34-304, Idaho Code] |
| 17 | Publish First Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the first notice of election — in the county’s official newspaper(s) — for the Aug. 29 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 18 | Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. — for the Aug. 29 election. [§34-1002(7), Idaho Code] |
| 24 | Publish Second Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the second notice of election — along with a facsimile sample ballot — for the Aug. 29 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 24 | Emergency Absentee Ballots: County clerks may receive emergency absentee ballot applications from this time through 5 p.m. on August 30 from those who cannot be present for voting due to hospitalization if hospitalization began after 5 p.m. on August 18. [§34-1002A, Idaho Code] |
| 25 | In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Ends: At 5 p.m. — for the Aug. 29 election. [§34-1002(7) and §34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 25 – Sep. 1 | Publish Notification of Candidate Filing Deadline: County clerk (and city clerk, for municipal offices) must publish a notification of the candidate filing deadline for all taxing districts for which officers will be elected in the Nov. 7 election — during this period. The notice should appear in the official newspaper of the political subdivision. [§34-1405 and §50-411, Idaho Code] |
| 28 | City Candidate Filing Opens: Candidates for city elective offices may file nomination petitions with the city clerk beginning at 8 a.m. [§50-410, Idaho Code] |
| 29 | Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Voted absentee ballots must be received — by the county clerk — by 8 p.m. for the Aug. 29 election. [§34-1005, Idaho Code] |
| 29 | Election Day: Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — to be open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day. [§34-211, §34-408A, and §34-1101, Idaho Code] |
| 30 | Voter Registration Reopens [§34-408, Idaho Code] |
September
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 8 | City Nonpartisan Candidate Filing Deadline: Petitions must be filed by 5 p.m. — with the clerk of the political subdivision — to nominate political subdivision candidates — for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-1404 and §50-410, Idaho Code] |
| 8 | City Nonpartisan Write-In Candidates: Deadline for write-in candidates for city offices to file a declaration of intent with clerk of the political subdivision for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-702A, Idaho Code] |
| 8 | County Canvass: Deadline for the board of county commissioners to meet and conduct the canvass — of the Aug. 29 election. [§34-1410, Idaho Code] |
| 8* | County Election Certification: Deadline for county clerks to certify the results — of the Aug. 29 election — to the clerk of the political subdivision(s). (*This date may vary; to be done immediately after the canvass.) [§34-1410, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | Nonpartisan Nominee Certification: Deadline for the clerk of the political subdivision to certify nominees — to be placed on the ballot — for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-1404, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | Political Subdivision Nonpartisan Write-In Candidates: Deadline for write-in candidates to file a declaration of intent with clerk of the political subdivision for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-1407, Idaho Code] |
| 18 | Ballot Question Submission Deadline: Political subdivisions must submit ballot language (to the county clerk) for any bond, levy, initiative, referendum, or other question — to be placed on the ballot — for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-106, Idaho Code] |
| 22 | Nonpartisan Candidate Withdrawal Deadline: Last day nonpartisan candidates can withdraw from the Nov. 7 election. [§34-1405A, Idaho Code] |
| 22 | Recall Notification Deadline: Political subdivisions must notify the county clerk if a recall election is ordered — for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-106(9), Idaho Code] |
| 22 | Absentee Ballot Delivery Witnesses: Deadline for political parties to supply names of witnesses (if desired) to accompany the clerk in the personal delivery of an absentee ballot for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-1003(5), Idaho Code] |
| 25* | Early Voting Security Plan: Deadline for county clerks to submit their ballot security plan to the secretary of state. (*NOTE: The Early Voting Security Plan must be submitted at least 30 days prior to implementing and early voting plan. If a plan was submitted and approved earlier in the year, and has not changed, it need not be resubmitted.) [§34-1013, Idaho Code] |
| 28 | Voting Procedure Modifications: Deadline for county clerks to submit their plans to the secretary of state; if they want to modify voting procedures (for a political subdivision) — for the Nov. 7 election. [§34- 1413, Idaho Code] |
| 28* | Recount Applications: Deadline — for supporters or opponents of a ballot measure — to apply to the county clerk for a recount of the Aug. 29 election. (*This date may vary; it must be done within 20 days of the canvass). [§34-2301, Idaho Code] |
| 28* | Election Disputes: Deadline for electors to contest the results — of the Aug. 29 election. (*This date may vary; complaints must be filed in the proper court within 20 days of the canvass.) [§34-2008, Idaho Code] |
October
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 6 | Designate Polling Places: Deadline for county commissioners to designate polling places — for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-302, Idaho Code] |
| 10 | Mail Absentee Ballots: County clerks must mail absentee ballots — to voters who have requested absentee ballots — for the Nov. 7 election. [Secretary of State Directive 2015-1] |
| 13 | Preregistration Deadline: Voter registrations must be received by the county clerk — for the Nov. 7 election. (Deadline is postmarked by this date for mailed paper applications, 5 p.m. for paper applications handed in to the county clerk’s office, or until midnight for online applications.) [§34-408 and §34-410, Idaho Code] |
| 16 | Mail Ballot Precincts: County clerks may begin mailing ballots to voters located in designated mail ballot precincts — for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
| 23 | Early Voting Must Begin: For the Nov. 7 election in those counties that choose to conduct early voting. [§34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 24 | Mail Ballot Precincts: Deadline for county clerks to complete mailing ballots to voters in designated mail ballot precincts — for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
| 26 | Poll Watchers: Deadline for candidates or pro and con representatives to submit a written request (to the county clerk) for the purpose of authorizing watchers to observe at polling places — for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-304, Idaho Code] |
| 26 | Publish First Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the first notice of election — in the county’s official newspaper(s) — for the Nov. 7 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 27 | Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. — for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-1002(7), Idaho Code] |
| 27 | Election Register Examination: Deadline for county clerks to examine the election register, from the Aug. 29 election, and note challenges. [§34-432(1), Idaho Code] |
November
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | Publish Second Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the second notice of election along with a facsimile sample ballot — for the Nov. 7 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 2 | Emergency Absentee Ballots: County clerks may receive emergency absentee ballot applications through 5 p.m. on November 6 from those who cannot be present for voting due to hospitalization if hospitalization began after 5 p.m. on October 27. [§34-1002A, Idaho Code] |
| 3 | In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Ends: At 5 p.m. — for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-1002(7) and §34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 7 | Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Voted absentee ballots must be received — by the county clerk — by 8 p.m. for the Nov. 7 election. [§34-1005, Idaho Code] |
| 7 | Election Day: Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — to be open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day. [§34-211, §34-408A, and §34-1101, Idaho Code] |
| 8 | Voter Registration Reopens [§34-408, Idaho Code] |
| 17 | County Canvass: Deadline for the board of county commissioners to meet and conduct the canvass — of the Nov. 7 election. (This deadline also applies to the canvass for political subdivisions.) [§34-1205 and §34-1410, Idaho Code] |
| 17* | County Election Certification: Deadline for county clerks to certify the results of the Nov. 7 election to the clerk of the political subdivision(s). (*This date may vary; to be done immediately after the county canvass.) [§34-1410, Idaho Code] |
| 17* | Election Certificates: Deadline for the clerk of the political subdivision to issue certificates of election. (*This date may vary; to be done immediately after the county canvass.) [§34-1410, Idaho Code] |
December
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 7* | Recount Applications: Deadline — for candidates and supporters/opponents of a ballot measure, excluding city candidates and city or county ballot measures — to apply to the county clerk for a recount of the Nov. 7 election. Applications for a recount of city elections or county ballot measures must be filed with the Attorney General. (*This date may vary; it must be done within 20 days of the county canvass). [§34-2301, Idaho Code] |
| 7* | Election Disputes: Deadline for electors to contest the results of the Nov. 7 election. (*This date may vary; complaints must be filed in the proper court within 20 days of the county canvass. [§34-2008, Idaho Code] |
| 7 | City Runoff Elections: If authorized by city ordinance, last day for a runoff city election between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast if no candidate received a majority of the votes cast. [§50-612 and §50-707B, Idaho Code] |
| 31 | 2024 Election Calendar Publication Deadline: County clerks to publish the 2024 election calendar. [§34- 1405(2), Idaho Code] |
January 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 | Election Register Examination: Deadline for county clerks to examine the election register, from the Nov. 7 election, and note challenges. [Sec. 34-432(1), Idaho Code] |
2024 Election Calendar
Last updated July 18, 2023.
January
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 | Last Day for County Clerks to Examine the Election Register and Note Challenges. [§34-432(1), Idaho Code] |
| 12 | Last Day for County Commissioners to Establish Election Precincts. [§34-301(1), Idaho Code] |
| 19 | Target Date for County Clerks to Provide the Secretary of State a Precinct Report. [§34-301(2), Idaho Code] |
| 19 | Last Day for County Clerks to Submit an Early Voting Ballot Security Plan to the Secretary of State. [§34-1013, Idaho Code] |
| 19 | Last Day for County Clerks to Deliver a Precinct Committeemen List. [§34-502, Idaho Code] |
February
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Last Day for Chairs of County Central Committees to Certify Precinct Committeemen. [§34-502, Idaho Code] |
March
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 – 8 | County Clerks to Publish a Notice of the Candidate Filing Deadline for the Primary Election. [§§34-1405 and 50-411, Idaho Code] |
| 4 – 15 | Declaration of Candidacy Filing Period for the Primary Election. [§§34-704, 34-705, 34-708, 34-708A, and 34-1404, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | Last Day to Change Political Party Affiliation or Become Unaffiliated Before the Primary Election. [§34-411A, Idaho Code] |
| 18 | Last Day to Notify Political Parties of Candidates Who Filed for the Primary Election. [§34-706, Idaho Code] |
| 22 | Last Day for Clerks of Political Subdivisions to Certify Nonpartisan Nominees to be Placed on the Primary Ballot. [§34-1404, Idaho Code] |
| 22 | Last Day for Clerks of Political Subdivisions to Submit Ballot Language for the Primary Election. [§34-106(8), Idaho Code] |
| 22 | Last Day for the Secretary of State to Issue a Postelection Audit Directive for the Primary Election. [§34-1203A(2), Idaho Code] |
| 22 | Last Day for Write-In Candidates to File Declarations of Intent for the Primary Election. [§§34-702A and 34-1407(2), Idaho Code] |
| 25 | Last Day for the Secretary of State to Certify Political Party Candidates for the Primary Election. [§34-705(2), Idaho Code] |
| 29 | Last Day for Partisan Candidates to Withdraw from the Primary Election. [§34-717, Idaho Code] |
April
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Last Day for County Commissioners to Designate a Mail Ballot Precinct. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
| 1 | Last Day for County Clerks to Print Absentee Ballots. [§34-1003, Idaho Code and Secretary of State Directive 2015-1] |
| 5 | Last Day for Nonpartisan Candidates to Withdraw from the Primary Election. [§34-1405A, Idaho Code] |
| 5 | Last Day for Political Parties to Supply Names of Absentee Ballot Delivery Witnesses. [§34-1003(5), Idaho Code] |
| 5 | Last Day to Order a Recall Election to be Held in the Primary Election. [§34-106(9), Idaho Code] |
| 5 | Last Day for County Clerks to Mail Absentee Ballots for Candidates for Federal Office Where the Requested Absentee Ballot was Received at Least 45 Days Before the Primary Election. [§34-1003(3), Idaho Code] |
| 5 | Last Day for County Clerks to Submit a Modified Early Voting Ballot Security Plan for the Primary Election. [§34-1013, Idaho Code] |
| 11 | Last Day for the Secretary of State to Provide the Sample Form of the Primary Election Ballot. [§§34-712 and 34-903, Idaho Code] |
| 19 | Last Day for Precinct Committeemen to Recommend and for County Clerks to Appoint Election Judges. [§34-303, Idaho Code] |
| 19 | Last Day for County Commissioners to Designate a Polling Place for each Election Precinct for the Primary Election. [§34-302, Idaho Code] |
| 26 | Preregistration Deadline for the Primary Election. [§34-408, Idaho Code] |
| 29 | County Clerks May Begin Mailing Primary Election Ballots in Mail Ballot Precincts. [§34-308(3), Idaho Code] |
| 30 | Last Day to Circulate and Gather Initiative Petition Signatures (Date is dependent upon when the 18-month period started). [§34-1802(1), Idaho Code] |
May
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Last Day to Submit Initiative Petition Signatures to the County Clerk (Date is dependent upon when 18-month period started). [§34-1802(2), Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Early Voting for the Primary Election Begins. [§34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 7 | Last Day for County Clerks to Mail Primary Election Ballots in Mail Ballot Precincts. [§34-308(3), Idaho Code] |
| 9 | County Clerks to Publish the First Notice of the Primary Election. [§§34-602 and 34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 9 | Last Day for Political Parties and Candidates to Request Polling Place Challengers & Watchers for the Primary Election. [§34-304, Idaho Code] |
| 10 | Absentee Ballot Application Deadline. [§34-1002(7), Idaho Code] |
| 16 | County Clerks to Publish the Second Notice of the Primary Election. [§§34-602 and 34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 16 – 20 | Registered Electors May Submit Emergency Situation Absentee Ballot Application. [§34-1002A, Idaho Code] |
| 17 | Early Voting for the Primary Election Ends. [§34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 17 | In-Person Absentee Application Deadline. [§§34-1002(7) and 34-1006, Idaho Code] |
| 21 | PRIMARY ELECTION DAY. [§§34-102, 34-601, 34-211 and 34-1101, Idaho Code] |
| 21 | Absentee Ballot Return Deadline for the Primary Election. [§34-1005, Idaho Code] |
| 22 | Voter Registration and Party Affiliation Change Reopens. [§34-408, Idaho Code] |
| 28 | Last Day for the County Board of Canvassers to Meet and Canvass the Primary Election Returns, and Make a Statement of Votes Cast. [§§34-1205, 34-1206 Idaho Code] |
| 28 | Secretary of State to Identify and Order a Postelection Audit of the Primary Election. [§34-1203A, Idaho Code] |
| 29 | Last Day for County Clerks to Issue Certificates of Nomination and Election. [§34-1208, Idaho Code] |
| 31 | Last Day for County Central Committees to Meet to Elect Officers. [§34-502, Idaho Code] |
| 31 | Last Day for Legislative District Central Committees to Meet to Elect Officers. [§34-503, Idaho Code] |
June
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 | Last Day for State Board Canvassers to Meet to Canvass Abstracts from the Primary Election. [§34-1211, Idaho Code] |
| 5 | Secretary of State to Issue Certificates of Nomination/Election. [§34-1214, Idaho Code] |
| 17* | Last Day to Apply for a Recount of Ballots Cast for County or Municipal Office or County or Political Subdivision Ballot Measure in the Primary Election. *Date may vary – must be done within 20 days of official canvass. [§34-2301, Idaho Code] |
| 25* | Last Day to Apply for a Recount of Ballots Cast for Federal or State Office or Statewide Ballot Measure in the Primary Election. *Date may vary – must be done within 20 days of official canvass. [§34-2301, Idaho Code] |
| 28 | Last Day for County Clerks to Verify Petition Signatures. [§34-1802(3), Idaho Code] |
July
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 8 | Ballot Question Submission Deadline for the August Election. [§34-106(8), Idaho Code] |
| 12 | Last Day for Political Parties to Supply Names of Absentee Ballot Delivery Witnesses for August Election. [§34-1003(5), Idaho Code] |
| 12 | Last Day to Order a Recall Election to be Held in the August Election. [§34-106(9), Idaho Code] |
| 12 | Last Day for County Clerks to Submit a Modified Early Voting Ballot Security Plan for the August Election. [§34-1013, Idaho Code] |
| 18 | Last Day for County Clerks to Print Absentee Ballots for the August Election. [§34-1003, Idaho Code and Secretary of State Directive 2015-1] |
| 18 | Last Day for County Clerks to Submit a Modified Voting Procedures Plan. [§34-1413, Idaho Code] |
| 19 | Last Day for County Clerks to Examine Election Registers and Note Challenges from the Primary Election. [§34-432, Idaho Code] |
| 26 | Last Day for County Commissioners to Designate Polling Places for the August Election. [§34-302, Idaho Code] |
| 26 | Last Day for Precinct Committeemen to Recommend and for County Clerks to Appoint Election Judges for the August Election. [§34-303, Idaho Code] |
| 26 | Last Day for County Clerks to Mail Absentee Ballots for the August Election. [§34-1003, Idaho Code and Secretary of State Directive 2015-1] |
August
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | Preregistration Deadline for the August Election. [§34-408, Idaho Code] |
| 5 | County Clerks May Begin Mailing August Election Ballots in Mail Ballot Precincts. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
| 7 | Last Day for Magistrates to File a Declaration of Candidacy for the General Election. [§1-2220, Idaho Code] |
| 7 | Last Day for Single Countywide Highway District Candidates to File a Declaration of Candidacy for the General Election. [§34-625 and 34-625A, Idaho Code] |
| 12 | Early Voting for the August Election Begins. [§34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 13 | Last Day for County Clerks to Mail August Election Ballots in Mail Ballot Precincts. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | County Clerks to Publish the First Notice of the August Election. [§34-602 and 34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | Last Day for Political Parties and Candidates to Request Polling Place Challengers & Watchers for the August Election. [§34-304, Idaho Code] |
| 16 | Absentee Ballot Application Deadline. [§34-1002(7), Idaho Code] |
| 16 – 23 | County Clerks to Publish a Notice of the Candidate Filing Deadline for the General Election. [§34-1405, Idaho Code] |
| 22 | Last Day for County Clerks to Publish the Second Notice of the August Election. [§§34-602 and 34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 23 | Early Voting for the August Election Ends. [§34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 22 – 26 | Registered Electors May Submit Emergency Situation Absentee Ballot Application. [§34-1002A, Idaho Code] |
| 27 | AUGUST ELECTION DAY. [§§34-211 and 34-1101, Idaho Code] |
| 27 | Absentee Ballot Return Deadline. [§34-1005, Idaho Code] |
| 28 | Voter Registration Reopens. [§34-408, Idaho Code] |
| 30 | Last Day for Nonpartisan Candidate to File Declaration of Candidacy for the General Election. [§34-1404, Idaho Code] |
| 30 | Last Day for the State Chairman of Each Political Party to Certify the Names of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates for the General Election (unless the Secretary of State grants a five-day extension). [§34-711, Idaho Code] |
| 30 | Last Day to File a Petition to Create a New Political Party. [§34-501, Idaho Code] |
September
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 6 | County Clerks to Certify the August Election Results. [§34-1410, Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Last Day for Clerks of Political Subdivisions to Certify Nonpartisan Nominees for the General Election. [§34-1404(1), Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Last Day for County Commissioners to Canvass the August Election Results. [§34-1410, Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Last Day for the Secretary of State to Issue a Postelection Audit Directive for the General Election. [§34-1203A(2), Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Last Day for Secretary of State to Provide General Election Sample Ballot Layout. [§34-909(1), Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Last Day for Secretary of State to Certify Candidates for the General Election. [§34-909(3), Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Ballot Question Submission Deadline for the General Election. [§34-106(8), Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Last Day for Secretary of State to Certify a Proposed Constitution, Constitutional Amendment or Other Statewide Ballot Questions for the General Election. [§34-603, Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Last Day for Write-In Candidates to File a Declaration of Intent for the General Election. [§§34-1407 and 34-702A, Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Last Day for Partisan Candidates to Withdraw from the General Election. [§34-717, Idaho Code] |
| 16 | Last Day for County Clerks to Print Absentee Ballots for the General Election. [§34-1003, Idaho Code and Secretary of State Directive 2015-1] |
| 20 | Last Day for Nonpartisan Candidates to Withdraw from the General Election. [§34-1405A, Idaho Code] |
| 20 | Last Day for Political Parties to Supply Names of Absentee Ballot Delivery Witnesses for the General Election. [§34-1003(5), Idaho Code] |
| 20 | Last Day to Order a Recall Election to be Held in the General Election. [§34-106(9), Idaho Code] |
| 20 | Last Day for County Clerks to Mail Absentee Ballots for the General Election. [§34-1003(3), Idaho Code and Secretary of State Directive 2015-1] |
| 20 | Deadline for County Clerks to Submit a Modified Early Voting Ballot Security Plan for the General Election. [§34-1013, Idaho Code] |
| 26 | Last Day for County Clerks to Submit a Modified Voting Procedures Plan. [§34-1413, Idaho Code] |
| 26 | Last Day to Apply for a Recount of Ballots Cast for County or Municipal Office or County or Political Subdivision Ballot Measure in the August Election. [§34-2301, Idaho Code] |
October
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 4 | Deadline for Precinct Committeemen to Recommend and County Clerks to Appoint Election Judges. [§34-303, Idaho Code] |
| 4 | Last Day for County Commissioners to Designate Polling Places for the General Election. [§34-302, Idaho Code] |
| 11 | Preregistration Deadline for the General Election. [§34-408, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | County Clerks May Begin Mailing General Election Ballots in Mail Ballot Precincts. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
| 21 | Early Voting for the General Election Begins. [§34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 22 | Last Day for County Clerks to Mail General Election Ballots in Mail Ballot Precincts. [§34-308, Idaho Code] |
| 24 | County Clerks to Publish the First Notice of the General Election. [§§34-602 and 34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 24 | Last Day for Political Parties and Candidates to Request Polling Place Challengers & Watchers for the General Election. [§34-304, Idaho Code] |
| 25 | Absentee Ballot Application Deadline. [§34-1002(7), Idaho Code] |
| 25 | Last Day for County Clerks to Examine Election Register and Note Challenges. [§34-432, Idaho Code] |
| 31 | Last Day for County Clerks to Publish the Second Notice of the General Election. [§§34-602 and 34-1406, Idaho Code] |
| 31 – Nov. 4 |
Registered Electors May Submit Emergency Situation Absentee Ballot Application. [§34-1002A, Idaho Code] |
November
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Early Voting for the General Election Ends. [§34-1012, Idaho Code] |
| 1 | In-Person Absentee Application Deadline. [§§34-1002(7) and 34-1006, Idaho Code] |
| 5 | GENERAL ELECTION DAY. [§§34-101, 34-211, 34-601, and 34-1101, Idaho Code] |
| 5 | Absentee Ballot Return Deadline. [§34-1005, Idaho Code] |
| 6 | Voter Registration Reopens. [§34-408, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | Last Day for County Board of Canvassers to Canvass the General Election Returns and Make a Statement of Votes Cast. [§§34-1205 and 34-1206, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | County Clerks to Issue Certificates of Election for the General Election. [§34-1209, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | The Clerks of Political Subdivisions to Issue Certificates of Election for the General Election. [§34-1410, Idaho Code] |
| 15 | Secretary of State to Identify and Order a Postelection Audit of the General Election. [§34-1203A, Idaho Code] |
| 20 | Last Day for State Board Canvassers to Meet to Canvass Abstracts from the General Election. [§34-1211, Idaho Code] |
| 20 | Secretary of State to Issue Certificates of Election. [§34-1215, Idaho Code] |
December
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 5* | Last Day to Apply for a Recount of Ballots Cast for County or Municipal Office or County or Political Subdivision Ballot Measure in the General Election. *Date may vary-must be done within 20 days of official canvass. [§34-2301, Idaho Code] |
| 10* | Last Day to Apply for a Recount of Ballots Cast for Federal or State Office or Statewide Ballot Measure in the General Election. *Date may vary-must be done within 20 days of official canvass. [§34-2301, Idaho Code] |
| 11 | Last Day for Secretary of State to Deliver Presidential and Vice-Presidential Electors Certificates of Election. [§34-1501, Idaho Code] |
| 17* | Meeting of the Electors chosen to Elect a President and Vice-President. *Date directed by Congress. [§34-1503, Idaho Code] |
| 31 | County Clerks to Publish the 2025 Election Calendar. [§34-1405, Idaho Code] |