U.S. President
Seat currently held by: Donald J TrumpU.S. Presidents must be:
- a natural born citizen of the United States
- at least 35 years old
- a resident within the United States for at least 14 years
Filing for Ballot Access:
Individuals may run as either Partisan candidates (i.e. affiliated with one of the recognized political parties in Idaho) or as Independent candidates (i.e. no affiliation with any of the recognized political parties in Idaho).
The recognized political parties in Idaho are the Constitution Party, Idaho Democratic Party, Libertarian Party of Idaho, and the Idaho Republican Party. No other political parties have met the requirements for recognition in Idaho.
Partisan Candidate Filing:
Idaho gives the political parties recognized in Idaho the option of conducting a Presidential Primary Election in March or conducting a caucus in accordance to their party rules. Each political party in Idaho must notify the Secretary of State’s Office by November 26, 2019 of their plan to hold a Presidential Primary Election.
The deadline for Partisan Candidate filing was December 11, 2019.
Independent Candidate Filing:
Independent Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and collect the signatures of at least 1,000 registered electors of the state.
The U.S. Presidential Independent Filing Packet has the necessary forms and a short information sheet. Declarations and Petitions must be filed prior to August 24, 2020.
When collecting signatures to be filed with the Declaration of Candidacy, each signature sheet must contain the signatures of qualified electors from only one county and must be verified by the County Clerk prior to being filed with the Secretary of State.
Filing Forms:
U.S. Senator
Seat currently held by: James E. RischU.S. Senators must be:
- at least 30 years old at the time of the General Election
- a citizen of the United States for at least 9 years
- must reside within the state at the time of the General Election
Filing for Ballot Access:
Individuals may run as either Partisan candidates (i.e. affiliated with one of the recognized political parties in Idaho) or as Independent candidates (i.e. no affiliation with any of the recognized political parties in Idaho).
The recognized political parties in Idaho are the Constitution Party, Idaho Democratic Party, Libertarian Party of Idaho, and the Idaho Republican Party. No other political parties have met the requirements for recognition in Idaho.
Partisan Candidate Filing:
Partisan Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and either pay the $500 filing fee or collect the signatures of at least 1,000 registered electors of the state.
The U.S. Senator Filing Packet has the necessary forms and a short information sheet. Candidate filing is open from March 2, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Declarations and Petitions will not be accepted until March 2, 2020. Any received prior will be returned to the candidate.
When collecting signatures to be filed with the Declaration of Candidacy, each signature sheet must contain the signatures of qualified electors from only one county and must be verified by the County Clerk prior to being filed with the Secretary of State.
Independent Candidate Filing:
Independent Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and collect the signatures of at least 1,000 registered electors of the state.
The U.S. Senator Independent Filing Packet has the necessary forms and a short information sheet. Candidate filing is open from March 2, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Declarations and Petitions will not be accepted until March 2, 2020. Any received prior will be returned to the candidate.
When collecting signatures to be filed with the Declaration of Candidacy, each signature sheet must contain the signatures of qualified electors from only one county and must be verified by the County Clerk prior to being filed with the Secretary of State.
U.S. Representative
Seats currently held by: Russ Fulcher and Mike SimpsonU.S. Representatives must be:
- at least 25 years old at the time of the General Election
- a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years
- and must reside within the state at the time of the General Election
Filing for Ballot Access:
Individuals may run as either Partisan candidates (i.e. affiliated with one of the recognized political parties in Idaho) or as Independent candidates (i.e. no affiliation with any of the recognized political parties in Idaho).
The recognized political parties in Idaho are the Constitution Party, Idaho Democratic Party, Libertarian Party of Idaho, and the Idaho Republican Party. No other political parties have met the requirements for recognition in Idaho.
Partisan Candidate Filing:
Partisan Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and either pay the $300 filing fee or collect the signatures of at least 500 registered electors of their Congressional District.
The U.S. Representative Filing Packet has the necessary forms and a short information sheet. Candidate filing is open from March 2, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Declarations and Petitions will not be accepted until March 2, 2020. Any received prior will be returned to the candidate.
When collecting signatures to be filed with the Declaration of Candidacy, each signature sheet must contain the signatures of qualified electors from only one county and must be verified by the County Clerk prior to being filed with the Secretary of State.
Independent Candidate Filing:
Independent Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and collect the signatures of at least 500 registered electors of the state.
The U.S. Representative Independent Filing Packet has the necessary forms and a short information sheet. Candidate filing is open from March 2, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Declarations and Petitions will not be accepted until March 2, 2020. Any received prior will be returned to the candidate.
When collecting signatures to be filed with the Declaration of Candidacy, each signature sheet must contain the signatures of qualified electors from only one county and must be verified by the County Clerk prior to being filed with the Secretary of State.
Supreme Court Justice
Decided at Primary Election: May 19, 2020
Seats currently held by: John Stegner and Gregory Moeller
Supreme Court Justices and Appellate Court Judges must be:
- at least 30 years old when elected
- a citizen of the United States
- admitted to practice law for at least 10 years prior to taking office
- admitted to practice law in the state of Idaho
- has resided within the state for at least 2 years preceding his election
Filing for Ballot Access:
Individuals run as non-partisan candidates (i.e. no affiliation with any of the recognized political parties in Idaho).Candidate Filing:
Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and either pay the $300 filing fee or collect the signatures of at least 1,000 registered electors of the state.
The Judicial Filing Packet has the necessary forms and a short information sheet. Candidate filing is open from March 2, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Declarations and Petitions will not be accepted until March 2, 2020. Any received prior will be returned to the candidate.
When collecting signatures to be filed with the Declaration of Candidacy, each signature sheet must contain the signatures of qualified electors from only one county and must be verified by the County Clerk prior to being filed with the Secretary of State.
Filing Forms:
Court of Appeals Judge
Decided at Primary Election: May 19, 2020
Seat currently held by: Amanda Brailsford
Supreme Court Justices and Appellate Court Judges must be:
- at least 30 years old when elected
- a citizen of the United States
- admitted to practice law for at least 10 years prior to taking office
- admitted to practice law in the state of Idaho
- has resided within the state for at least 2 years preceding his election
Filing for Ballot Access:
Individuals run as non-partisan candidates (i.e. no affiliation with any of the recognized political parties in Idaho).Candidate Filing:
Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and either pay the $300 filing fee or collect the signatures of at least 1,000 registered electors of the state.
The Judicial Filing Packet has the necessary forms and a short information sheet. Candidate filing is open from March 2, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Declarations and Petitions will not be accepted until March 2, 2020. Any received prior will be returned to the candidate.
When collecting signatures to be filed with the Declaration of Candidacy, each signature sheet must contain the signatures of qualified electors from only one county and must be verified by the County Clerk prior to being filed with the Secretary of State.
Filing Forms:
Idaho State Senate
All seats in the Senate (35)Senators must be:
- at least 21 years old at the time of the General Election
- a citizen of the United States
- an elector of the state and has been an elector of the county or district whence he may be chosen for at least 1 year
Filing for Ballot Access:
Individuals may run as either Partisan candidates (i.e. affiliated with one of the recognized political parties in Idaho) or as Independent candidates (i.e. no affiliation with any of the recognized political parties in Idaho).
The recognized political parties in Idaho are the Constitution Party, Idaho Democratic Party, Libertarian Party of Idaho, and the Idaho Republican Party. No other political parties have met the requirements for recognition in Idaho.
Partisan Candidate Filing:
Partisan Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and either pay the $30 filing fee or collect the signatures of at least 50 registered electors of the Legislative District.
The State Senator Filing Packet has the necessary forms and a short information sheet. Candidate filing is open from March 2, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Declarations and Petitions will not be accepted until March 2, 2020. Any received prior will be returned to the candidate.
When collecting signatures to be filed with the Declaration of Candidacy, each signature sheet must contain the signatures of qualified electors from only one county and must be verified by the County Clerk prior to being filed with the Secretary of State.
Independent Candidate Filing:
Independent Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and collect the signatures of at least 50 registered electors of the state.
The State Senator Independent Filing Packet has the necessary forms and a short information sheet. Candidate filing is open from March 2, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Declarations and Petitions will not be accepted until March 2, 2020. Any received prior will be returned to the candidate.
When collecting signatures to be filed with the Declaration of Candidacy, each signature sheet must contain the signatures of qualified electors from only one county and must be verified by the County Clerk prior to being filed with the Secretary of State.
Idaho State Representative
All seats in the House of Representatives (70)Representatives must be:
- at least 21 years old at the time of the General Election
- a citizen of the United States
- an elector of the state and has been an elector of the county or district whence he may be chosen for at least 1 year
Filing for Ballot Access:
Individuals may run as either Partisan candidates (i.e. affiliated with one of the recognized political parties in Idaho) or as Independent candidates (i.e. no affiliation with any of the recognized political parties in Idaho).
The recognized political parties in Idaho are the Constitution Party, Idaho Democratic Party, Libertarian Party of Idaho, and the Idaho Republican Party. No other political parties have met the requirements for recognition in Idaho.
Partisan Candidate Filing:
Partisan Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and either pay the $30 filing fee or collect the signatures of at least 50 registered electors of the Legislative District.
The State Representative Filing Packet has the necessary forms and a short information sheet. Candidate filing is open from March 2, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Declarations and Petitions will not be accepted until March 2, 2020. Any received prior will be returned to the candidate.
When collecting signatures to be filed with the Declaration of Candidacy, each signature sheet must contain the signatures of qualified electors from only one county and must be verified by the County Clerk prior to being filed with the Secretary of State.
Independent Candidate Filing:
Independent Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and collect the signatures of at least 50 registered electors of the state.
The State Representative Independent Filing Packet has the necessary forms and a short information sheet. Candidate filing is open from March 2, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Declarations and Petitions will not be accepted until March 2, 2020. Any received prior will be returned to the candidate.
When collecting signatures to be filed with the Declaration of Candidacy, each signature sheet must contain the signatures of qualified electors from only one county and must be verified by the County Clerk prior to being filed with the Secretary of State.
County Offices
Filing Period: March 2, 2020 to March 13, 2020(Magistrate Judge filing deadline is August 5)
County Commissioner – District 1 (4 year term)
County Commissioner – District 2 (2 year term)
- at least 21 years old at the time of the General Election
- a citizen of the United States
- has resided within the county for at least 1 year preceding the General Election
- has resided within the district for at least 90 days preceding the Primary Election
County Sheriff
- at least 21 years old at the time of the General Election
- a citizen of the United States
- has resided within the county for at least 1 year preceding the General Election
County Prosecuting Attorney
- at least 21 years old at the time of the General Election
- a citizen of the United States
- is admitted to practice law in the state of Idaho
- a qualified elector within the county
Precinct Committee persons
- at least 18 years old at the time of the Primary Election
- a citizen of the United States
- a registered elector of the precinct
- has resided in the precinct for at least six months preceding the Primary Election
Magistrate Judges
- at least 30 years old at the time of the General Election
- a citizen of the United States
- must reside within the county
- admitted to practice law for at least 5 years
- currently licensed to practice law in the state of Idaho
Other offices and issues (if any) will vary by county
All candidates for County Office should contact the County Clerk’s Office for information on reporting requirements prior to announcing candidacy, accepting donations or spending money.
Should you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the County Clerk’s Office.