Nonpartisan Candidate Filing Period
Petitions must be filed by 5 p.m. — with the county clerk— to nominate political subdivision candidates — for the May 18 election. [§34-1404, Idaho Code]
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 […]
2027 Election Calendar Publication Deadline
County clerks to publish the 2027 election calendar. [§34-1405(2), Idaho Code]
Election Register Examination
Deadline for county clerks to examine the election register, from the Nov. 3 election, and note challenges. [§34-432(1), Idaho Code]
Election Disputes: Federal & State Candidates, Statewide Ballot Measures
Deadline for electors to contest the results of the Nov. 3 election. (*This date may vary; complaints must be filed in the proper court within 20 days of the county […]
Recount Applications: Federal & State Candidates, Statewide Ballot Measures
Deadline to apply to the Attorney General for a recount. (*This date may vary; it must be done within 20 days after the state canvass.) [§34-2301, Idaho Code]
Election Disputes: County, Nonpartisan, Local Ballot Measures
Deadline for electors to contest the results of the Nov. 3 election. (*This date may vary; complaints must be filed in the proper court within 20 days of the county […]
Recount Applications: County, Nonpartisan, Local Ballot Measures
Deadline – for nonpartisan candidates and supporters/opponents of local ballot measures – to apply to the county clerk for a recount of the general election. Applications for a recount of […]
Secretary of State to Issue Certificates
The Secretary of State shall issue certificates of nomination to candidates who received the highest number of votes. (*This date may vary; it must be done immediately after canvass.) [§34-1215, […]
State Canvass
Deadline for the state board of canvassers to meet and conduct the canvass – of the general election. [§34-1211, Idaho Code]