Candidate Filing
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Filing for Office in 2026
Filing Period
August 17 – 28 @ 5:00 p.m.*
Write-In Deadline is September 4 @ 5:00 p.m.*
* All times are in your local time zone
Filing Ends In
*Countdown is in Pacific Time
NOTE: Countdown is in Mountain Time. Filing will open at 8:00 a.m. in your local time zone.
Search Filed Candidates
See who’s filed for office at run.voteidaho.gov
For more information on office requirements and campaign finance reporting, visit How To Run For Office.
Write-In Candidates
Write-In candidates must file a Declaration of Intent with the corresponding office before 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline for the election in which they are running.
General Election Non-Partisan Filing Deadline: September 4, 2026
Write-In candidates will file in the online system.
Withdrawing as a Candidate
Candidates may withdraw their candidacy by submitting the Withdrawal of Candidacy Form before the withdrawal deadline.
General Election Withdrawal Deadline: September 4, 2026
More Information
Looking for current officeholders?
Find more local-level candidate filing information with the county elections office.
Learn more about running for office.