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This edition of the 2008 Election Calendar is subject to amendatory change by the Idaho Legislature. If changes occur an updated version will be published.

January 15

Last day for County Commissioners to establish election precincts.

Sec. 34-301, Idaho Code

March
(Regular meeting of board)

County Commissioners to authorize suitable number of ballots.

Sec. 34-902, Idaho Code

March 10

First day for filing declarations of candidacy of all candidates, including independents, with Secretary of State or County Clerk.

Sec. 34-704, Idaho Code

March 21

Last day for filing declarations of candidacy until 5:00 p.m.

Sec. 34-704, Idaho Code

March 24

Last day for Secretary of State to certify candidates to Legislative District and State Central Committees.

Sec. 34-706, Idaho Code

March 24

Last day for County Clerk to certify candidates to County Central Committees.

Sec. 34-706, Idaho Code

March 28

Last day for precinct committeemen to supply list for precinct election personnel.

Sec. 34-303, Idaho Code

March 28

Last day for Secretary of State to designate candidates for presidential primary.

Sec. 34-732, Idaho Code

March 31

Last day for Secretary of State to certify candidates to County Clerk.

Sec. 34-705, Idaho Code

April 1

Last day for County Commissioners to designate mail ballot precincts.

Sec. 34-308, Idaho Code

April 7

County Clerk to appoint election personnel.

Sec. 34-303, Idaho Code

Last day for undesignated presidential candidates to file declaration of candidacy with the Secretary of  State.

April 14

Last day for political parties to supply the name of its county chairman or alternate to County Clerk in order to have witnesses accompany County Clerk or Deputy Clerk in the delivery of absentee ballots.

Sec. 34-1003, Idaho Code

April 14

Last day a candidate may withdraw before the Primary.

Sec. 34-717, Idaho Code

April 17

Last day for Secretary of State to provide form of sample Primary Election ballot.

Sec. 34-712, Idaho Code

April 28

Last day for Secretary of State to remove presidential candidates because of death, incapacity or withdrawal.

Sec. 34-733, Idaho Code

April 28

Last day for County Commissioners to designate polling places prior to Primary Election.

Sec. 34-302, Idaho Code

May 1

Last day to submit initiative petition signatures to County Clerk. This date is dependent upon when 18 month circulation period started.

Sec. 34-1802, Idaho Code

May 2

Last day for elector to pre-register for the Primary Election. Election day registration is available.

Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code

May 13

Last day declaration of intent to be filed by write-in candidates.

Sec. 34-702A, Idaho Code

May 15

First notice of Primary Election to be published.

Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code

May 19

Last day for a candidate for President or a designated representative to file with the Secretary of State a list of names and addresses of the persons proposed to be delegates to the national convention of the party of that candidate.

Sec. 34-735, Idaho Code

May 21

Last day for application for mail-in absentee ballot to be received by County Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m.

Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code

May 22

Last day for County Clerk to receive written requests for the purpose of authorizing persons to act as watchers and challengers at the polling place.

Sec. 34-304, Idaho Code

May 22

Second notice of Primary Election to be published. Facsimile sample ballot should be published at this time.

Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code
Sec. 34-2425, Idaho Code
Secretary of State Directive

May 26

Last day for application for in person absentee voting at the absent elector’s polling place until 5:00 p.m.

Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code

May 27

Last day for return of absentee ballots by 8:00 p.m.

Sec. 34-1005, Idaho Code

May 27

Primary Election -- 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(*) At Clerk’s option, polling places may be opened at 7:00 a.m.

Sec. 34-102, Idaho Code
Sec. 34-1101, Idaho Code

May 27

County Clerk’s office to remain open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sec. 34-211, Idaho Code

May 28

Registration reopens.

Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code

June 3

Last day for County Board of Canvassers to meet.

Sec. 34-1205, Idaho Code

June 4

County Clerk issues certificates of nomination or election to candidates and certifies to Secretary of State.

Sec. 34-1208, Idaho Code

June 6

Last day for county central committee to meet and elect officers.

Sec. 34-502, Idaho Code

June 7

Last day for legislative district central committees to meet and elect officers.

Sec. 34-503, Idaho Code

June 11

Last day for State Board of Canvassers to meet.
 

Sec. 34-1211, Idaho Code

June 13

Last day for write-in candidates to pay filing fee. This date is dependent upon the day of county canvass--10 days after canvass.

Sec. 34-702, Idaho Code

June 13

Secretary of State issues certificates of nomination or election.

Sec. 34-1214, Idaho Code

June 30

Last day for County Clerk to verify initiative petition signatures. This is dependent upon the last day to submit initiative petition signatures to the County Clerk - 60 calendar days from the submission of signatures.

Sec. 34-1802, Idaho Code

July 28

Last day for County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from Primary Election.

Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code

August 6

Last day for Magistrates up for retention to file declarations of candidacy with County Clerk.

Sec. 1-2220, Idaho Code

August 24

Last day for independent candidates for President and Vice-President to file nomination petitions.

Sec. 34-708A, Idaho Code

August 30

Last day for new political party formation petitions to be filed with the Secretary of State.

Sec. 34-501, Idaho Code

September 1

Last day for state party chairmen to certify candidates for President, Vice-President and Presidential Electors. (Five day extension may be granted by Secretary of State.)

Sec. 34-711, Idaho Code

September 1

Last day for independent candidates for President to certify Presidential Electors.

Sec. 34-711A, Idaho Code

September 7

Last day for Secretary of State to forward General Election sample ballots.

Sec. 34-909, Idaho Code

September 7

Last day for Secretary of State to certify to the County Clerk constitutional amendments.

Sec. 34-603, Idaho Code

September 7

Last day a candidate may withdraw before the General Election.

Sec. 34-717, Idaho Code

September 15

Last day for County Clerk to print absentee ballots.

Secretary of State Directive

September 22

Last day for political parties to supply the name of its county chairman or alternate to County Clerk in order to have witnesses accompany County Clerk or Deputy Clerk in the delivery of absentee ballots.

Sec. 34-1003, Idaho Code

October 6

Last day for County Commissioners to designate polling places prior to General Election.

Sec. 34-302, Idaho Code

October 10

Last day for elector to pre-register for the General Election. Election day registration is available.

Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code

October 21

Last day declaration of intent to be filed by write-in candidates.

Sec. 34-702A, Idaho Code

October 23

First notice of General Election to be published.

Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code

October 27

Last day for Secretary of State to certify vacancy candidates who have been appointed by the central committees.

Sec. 34-909, Idaho Code

October 29

Last day for application for mail-in absentee ballot to be received by County Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m.

Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code

October 30

Last day for County Clerk to receive written requests for the purpose of authorizing persons to act as watchers and challengers at the polling place.

Sec. 34-304, Idaho Code

October 30

Second notice of General Election to be published. Facsimile sample ballot should be published with this notice.

Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code
Sec. 34-2425, Idaho Code
Secretary of State Directive

November 3

Last day for application of in person absentee ballot applications at the absent elector’s polling place until 5:00 p.m.

Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code

November 4

Last day for return of absentee ballots by 8:00 p.m.

Sec. 34-1005, Idaho Code

November 4

General Election -- 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(*) At Clerk’s option, polling places may be opened at 7:00 a.m.

Sec. 34-101, Idaho Code
Sec. 34-1101, Idaho Code

November 4

County Clerk’s office to remain open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sec. 34-211, Idaho Code

November 5

Registration reopens.

Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code

November 14

Last day for County Board of Canvassers to meet.

Sec. 34-1205, Idaho Code

November 17

County Clerk issues certificates of election.

Sec. 34-1209, Idaho Code

November 19

Last day for State Board of Canvassers to meet.

Sec. 34-1211, Idaho Code

November 20

Secretary of State issues certificates of election.

Sec. 34-1215, Idaho Code

December 15

Presidential Electors meet and cast votes.

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January 5,
2009

Last day for County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from General Election.

Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code

January 19,
2009

Last day for County Clerk to submit report to Secretary of State on absentee voters as required by federal law.

Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code

March 4,
2009

Last day for County Clerk to cancel registration of those electors who have not voted in four (4) years.

Sec. 34-435, Idaho Code