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IDAHO SECRETARY OF STATE Ben Ysursa, Secretary of State |
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IDAHO SECRETARY OF STATE Ben Ysursa, Secretary of State |
[View the PDF Version] This edition of the 2012 Election Calendar may be updated due to changes made during the 2012 session of the Idaho Legislature. Last updated May 2011. |
| November 17, 2011 | Last day for a political party qualified to participate in the Primary Election (May 15) to notify the Secretary of State in writing of who may participate in their Primary Election. | Sec. 34-904A, Idaho Code |
| December 2011 | County Clerk publishes the election calendar for 2012. | Sec. 34-1405, Idaho Code |
| January 15 | Last day for County Commissioners to establish election precincts. (May be waived due to Redistricting.) | Sec. 34-301, Idaho Code |
| January 27 | Last day to supply wording and resolution to the County Clerk for a bond or levy election by a school district or a recall election by any political subdivision which is ordered for the March 13 election. | Sec. 34-106, Idaho Code |
| January 27 | Last day for the County Clerk to submit a request to the Secretary of State for a modification of election procedures for joint districts for the March 13 election. | Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code |
| February 2 | Last day for the Secretary of State to approve requested modification of election procedures for joint districts for the March 13 election. | Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code |
| February 10 | County Clerk to mail absentee ballots for the March 13 election to voters who requested absentee ballots. | Secretary of State Directive |
| February 10 | Last day for County Commissioners to designate polling places prior to the March 13 election. | Sec. 34-302, Idaho Code |
| February 10 | County Clerk to appoint election personnel for the March 13 election. | |
| February 17 | Last day to pre-register to vote with the County Clerk until 5:00 p.m. for the March 13 election. Registration closes in those districts holding a March 13 election. Election Day Registration is available. | Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code |
| February 18-28 | County Clerk to mail ballots for the March 13 election to voters in designated Mail Ballot Precincts. | Sec. 34-308, Idaho Code |
| February 24- March 2 |
County Clerk publishes the notice of candidate filing deadline for the May 15 election during this week in the official newspaper(s) of the political subdivision. | Sec. 34-1405, Idaho Code |
| February 27 | First day for filing declarations of candidacy of all candidates, including independents, with the Secretary of State or County Clerk for the Primary (May 15) and General (November 6) Elections. | Sec. 34-704, Idaho Code Sec. 34-708, Idaho Code |
| February 27 | First day for filing declarations of candidacy for candidates for the May 15 election with the clerk of the political subdivision. | Sec. 34-1404, Idaho Code |
| March 1 | First notice of election is published for the March 13 election by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. | Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1406, Idaho Code |
| March 1 | Last day for the County Clerk to receive written requests for the purpose of authorizing persons to act as challengers at the polling place for the March 13 election. | Sec. 34-304, Idaho Code |
| March 1 | Last day for the Secretary of State to designate candidates for the Presidential Primary Election (May 15) to the County Clerks. | Sec. 34-732, Idaho Code |
| March 7 | Last day for an application for a mail-in absentee ballot to be received by the County Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. for the March 13 election. | Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code |
| March 8 | Second notice of election for the March 13 election is published by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. Facsimile sample ballot published at this time. Published in at least two newspapers within the county, if possible. | Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1406, Idaho Code Sec. 34-2425, Idaho Code Secretary of State Directive |
| March 9 | Last day for in-person absentee voting until 5:00 p.m. for the March 13 election at the absent elector's polling place. | Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code |
| March 9 | Last day for an elector currently registered by party to change party affiliation or become “Unaffiliated” by filing a signed form with the County Clerk for the Primary Election (May 15). | Sec. 34-411A, Idaho Code |
| March 9 | Last day for filing declarations of candidacy until 5:00 p.m. for candidates, including independents, with the Secretary of State or County Clerk for the Primary (May 15) and General (November 6) Elections. | Sec. 34-704, Idaho Code Sec. 34-708, Idaho Code |
| March 9 | Last day for filing declarations of candidacy until 5:00 p.m. for candidates for the May 15 election with the clerk of the political subdivision. This filing is for political subdivision candidates | Sec. 34-1404, Idaho Code |
| March 12 | Last day for the Secretary of State to certify candidates to Legislative District and State Central Committees for the Primary (May 15) and General (November 6) Elections. | Sec. 34-706, Idaho Code |
| March 12 | Last day for the County Clerk to certify candidates to the County Central Committees for the Primary (May 15) and General (November 6) Elections. | Sec. 34-706, Idaho Code |
| March 13 | Last day to return absentee ballots to the County Clerk’s Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. for the March 13 election. | Sec. 34-1005, Idaho Code |
| March 13 | 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. 34-106, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1101, Idaho Code |
| March 13 | County Clerk’s office to remain open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., if the county is holding an election. | Sec. 34-211, Idaho Code |
| March 14 | Registration reopens. | Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code |
| March 16 | Last day for the clerk of the political subdivision to certify the nominees and any special questions placed by action of the governing board of the political subdivision for the May 15 election. | Sec. 34-1404, Idaho Code |
| March 16 | Last day for precinct committeemen to supply a list for precinct election personnel for the Primary Election (May 15). | Sec. 34-303, Idaho Code |
| March 16 | Last day for undesignated presidential candidates to file a declaration of candidacy with the Secretary of State for the Presidential Primary (May 15). | Sec. 34-732, Idaho Code |
| March 19 | Last day for the Secretary of State to certify candidates to the County Clerks for the Primary Election (May 15). | Sec. 34-705, Idaho Code |
| March 23 | Last day for the Board of County Commissioners to meet and canvass the vote for the March 13 election. | Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code |
| March 23 | Last day for the County Clerk to certify election results to the political subdivisions for the March 13 election. | Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code |
| March 26 | County Clerk to appoint election personnel for the Primary Election (May 15). | Sec. 34-303, Idaho Code |
| March 30 | Last day for political parties to supply the name of its county chairman or alternate to the County Clerk in order to have witnesses accompany the County Clerk or Deputy Clerk in the delivery of absentee ballots for the Primary Election (May 15). | Sec. 34-1003, Idaho Code |
| March 30 | Last day a candidate may withdraw before the Primary Election (May 15). This includes both partisan candidates and candidates for political subdivisions. | Sec. 34-717, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1405A, Idaho Code |
| March 30 | Last day for a political subdivision to supply wording and resolution to the County Clerk for a bond, levy, initiative, referendum, recall or any other ballot question ordered for the May 15 election. | Sec. 34-106, Idaho Code |
| March 30 | Last day for the County Clerk to mail absentee ballots for the Primary Election (May 15) to voters who requested absentee ballots prior to the 45th day before the election. | Sec. 34-1003, Idaho Code Secretary of State Directive |
| March 30 | Last day declaration of intent to be filed by a write-in candidate with the clerk of the district for the May 15 election. This filing is for political subdivision candidates. | Sec. 34-1407, Idaho Code |
| March 30 | Last day for the County Clerk to submit a request to the Secretary of State for a modification of election procedures for joint districts for the May 15 election. | Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code |
| April 1 | Last day for County Commissioners to designate mail ballot precincts for all elections. | Sec. 34-308, Idaho Code |
| April 5 | Last day for the Secretary of State to approve requested modification of election procedures for joint districts for the May 15 election. | Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code |
| April 5 | Last day for the Secretary of State to provide form of sample Primary Election (May 15) ballot. | Sec. 34-712, Idaho Code |
| April 13 | Last day for County Commissioners to designate polling places prior to the Primary Election (May 15). | Sec. 34-302, Idaho Code |
| April 13 | Last day for the Secretary of State to remove presidential candidates because of death, incapacity or withdrawal from the Presidential Primary (May 15). | Sec. 34-733, Idaho Code |
| April 17 | Last day declaration of intent to be filed by a write-in candidate for the Primary Election (May 15) with the Secretary of State or County Clerk. This filing date is for federal, state, legislative, or county candidates. | Sec. 34-702A, Idaho Code |
| April 20 | Last day to pre-register to vote with the County Clerk until 5:00 p.m. for the Primary Election (May 15). Election Day Registration is available. | Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code |
| April 21–May 1 | County Clerk to mail ballots for the May 15 election to voters in designated Mail Ballot Precincts. | Sec. 34-308, Idaho Code |
| May 1 | Last day to submit initiative petition signatures to the County Clerk by the close of business. This date is dependent upon when the 18 month circulation period started. | Sec. 34-1802, Idaho Code |
| May 3 | First notice of the Primary Election (May 15) is published by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. Published in at least two newspapers within the county, if possible. | Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1406, Idaho Code |
| May 3 | 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 for the May 15 election. | Sec. 34-304, Idaho Code |
| May 4 | Last day for candidates 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 9 | Last day for an application for a mail-in absentee ballot to be received by the County Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. for the Primary Election (May 15). | Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code |
| May 10 | Second notice of Primary Election (May 15) is published by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. Facsimile sample ballot published at this time. Published in at least two newspapers within the county, if possible. | Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1406, Idaho Code Sec. 34-2425, Idaho Code Secretary of State Directive |
| May 11 | Last day for the County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from the March 13 election. | Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code |
| May 11 | Last day for in-person absentee voting until 5:00 p.m. for the Primary Election (May 15) at the absent elector's polling place. | Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code |
| May 15 | Last day to return absentee ballots to the County Clerk’s Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. for the Primary Election (May 15). | Sec. 34-1005, Idaho Code |
| May 15 | 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 15 | County Clerk’s office to remain open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Sec. 34-211, Idaho Code |
| May 16 | Registration reopens. | Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code |
| May 22 | Last day for the Board of County Canvassers to meet and canvass the vote for the Primary Election (May 15). (The last day for the Board of County Commissioners to canvass the election results for the political subdivisions for the May 15 election is May 25. However, it is recommended that both canvass’ be done at the same time.) | Sec. 34-1205, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code |
| May 23 | County Clerk issues certificates of nomination or election to candidates and certifies to the Secretary of State for the Primary Election (May 15). | Sec. 34-1208, Idaho Code |
| May 25 | Last day for the County Clerk to certify election results to the political subdivisions for the May 15 election. | Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code |
| May 25 | Last day for county central committee to meet and elect officers. | Sec. 34-502, Idaho Code |
| May 26 (Saturday) | Last day for legislative district central committees to meet and elect officers. | Sec. 34-503, Idaho Code |
| May 28 | Clerk of the political subdivision issues certificates of election for the May 15 election. | Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code |
| May 30 | Last day for State Board of Canvassers to meet to canvass the Primary Election (May 15). |
Sec. 34-1211, Idaho Code |
| May 31 | Secretary of State issues certificates of nomination or election for the Primary Election (May 15). | Sec. 34-1214, Idaho Code |
| June 1 | Last day for county write-in candidates to pay filing fee for placement on the General Election (November 6) ballot. This date is dependent upon the day of the county canvass--10 days after canvass. | Sec. 34-702, Idaho Code |
| June 8 | Last day for federal, state and legislative write-in candidates to pay filing fee for placement on the General Election (November 6) ballot. This date is dependent upon the day of the state canvass--10 days after canvass. | Sec. 34-702, Idaho Code |
| June 29 | 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 13 | Last day to supply wording and resolution to the County Clerk for a bond or levy election by a school district or a recall election by any political subdivision which is ordered for the August 28 election. | Sec. 34-106, Idaho Code |
| July 13 | Last day for the County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from the Primary Election (May 15). | Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code |
| July 13 | Last day for the County Clerk to submit a request to the Secretary of State for a modification of election procedures for joint districts for the August 28 election. | Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code |
| July 19 | Last day for the Secretary of State to approve requested modification of election procedures for joint districts for the August 28 election. | Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code |
| July 25 – August 1 | County Clerk publishes the notice of candidate filing for the Single Countywide Highway District candidates for the November 6 election during this week in the official newspaper(s) of the political subdivision. | Sec. 34-1405, Idaho Code |
| July 27 | Last day for County Commissioners to designate polling places prior to the August 28 election. | Sec. 34-302, Idaho Code |
| July 27 | County Clerk to appoint election personnel for the August 28 election. | |
| July 27 | County Clerk to mail absentee ballots for the August 28 election to voters who requested absentee ballots. | Secretary of State Directive |
| August 3 | Last day to pre-register to vote with the County Clerk until 5:00 p.m. for the August 28 election. Registration closes in those districts holding an August 28 election. Election Day Registration is available. | Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code |
| August 4-14 | County Clerk to mail ballots for the August 28 election to voters in designated Mail Ballot Precincts. | Sec. 34-308, Idaho Code |
| August 8 | Last day for Magistrates up for retention to file declarations of candidacy with the County Clerk for the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 1-2220, Idaho Code |
| August 8 | Last day for Highway District Commissioners in a single countywide district to file declarations of candidacy with the County Clerk for the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-625, Idaho Code Sec. 34-625A, Idaho Code |
| August 16 | First notice of election is published for the August 28 election by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. | Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1406, Idaho Code |
| August 16 | Last day for the County Clerk to receive written requests for the purpose of authorizing persons to act as challengers at the polling place for the August 28 election. | Sec. 34-304, Idaho Code |
| August 17–24 | County Clerk publishes the notice of candidate filing deadline for political subdivision candidates for the November 6 election during this week in the official newspaper(s) of the political subdivision. | Sec. 34-1405, Idaho Code |
| August 22 | Last day for an application for a mail-in absentee ballot to be received by the County Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. for the August 28 election. | Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code |
| August 23 | Second notice of election for the August 28 election is published by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. Facsimile sample ballot published at this time. Published in at least two newspapers within the county, if possible. | Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1406, Idaho Code Sec. 34-2425, Idaho Code Secretary of State Directive |
| August 24 | Last day for in-person absentee voting until 5:00 p.m. for the August 28 election at the absent elector's polling place. | Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code |
| August 24 | Last day for independent candidates for President and Vice-President to file nomination petitions with the Secretary of State for the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-708A, Idaho Code |
| August 28 | Last day to return absentee ballots to the County Clerk’s Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. for the August 28 election. | Sec. 34-1005, Idaho Code |
| August 28 | 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. 34-106, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1101, Idaho Code |
| August 28 | County Clerk’s office to remain open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., if the county is holding an election. | Sec. 34-211, Idaho Code |
| August 29 | Registration Reopens. | Sec. 34-408, 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 |
| August 31 | Last day for filing declarations of candidacy until 5:00 p.m. for candidates for the November 6 election with the clerk of the political subdivision. This filing is for political subdivision candidates. | Sec. 34-1404, Idaho Code |
| September 1 | Last day for state party chairman to certify candidates for President, Vice-President and Presidential Electors for the General Election (November 6). (Five day extension may be granted by the 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 (November 6) sample ballots to the County Clerks. | Sec. 34-909, Idaho Code |
| September 7 | Last day for the Secretary of State to certify constitutional amendments to the County Clerks for the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-603, Idaho Code |
| September 7 | Last day for the clerk of the political subdivision to certify the nominees and any special questions placed by action of the governing board of the political subdivision for the November 6 election. | Sec. 34-1404, Idaho Code |
| September 7 | Last day a partisan candidate may withdraw before the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-717, Idaho Code |
| September 7 | Last day for the Board of County Commissioners to meet and canvass the vote for the August 28 election. | Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code |
| September 7 | Last day for the County Clerk to certify election results to the political subdivisions for the August 28 election. | Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code |
| September 17 | Last day for County Clerk to print absentee ballots for the General Election (November 6). | Secretary of State Directive |
| September 21 | Last day a candidate of a political subdivision may withdraw before the November 6 election. | Sec. 34-1405A, Idaho Code |
| September 21 | Last day for political parties to supply the name of its county chairman or alternate to the County Clerk in order to have witnesses accompany the County Clerk or Deputy Clerk in the delivery of absentee ballots for the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-1003, Idaho Code |
| September 21 | Last day for a political subdivision to supply wording and resolution to the County Clerk for a bond, levy, initiative, referendum, recall or any other ballot question ordered for the November 6 election. | Sec. 34-106, Idaho Code |
| September 21 | Last day for the County Clerk to mail absentee ballots for the General Election (November 6) to voters who requested absentee ballots prior to the 45th day before the election. | Sec. 34-1003, Idaho Code Secretary of State Directive |
| September 21 | Last day declaration of intent to be filed by a write-in candidate with the clerk of the political subdivision for the November 6 election. This filing is for political subdivision candidates. | Sec. 34-1407, Idaho Code |
| September 21 | Last day for the County Clerk to submit a request to the Secretary of State for a modification of election procedures for joint districts for the November 6 election. | Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code |
| September 27 | Last day for the Secretary of State to approve requested modification of election procedures for joint districts for the November 6 election. | Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code |
| October 5 | Last day for County Commissioners to designate polling places prior to the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-302, Idaho Code |
| October 5 | County Clerk to appoint election personnel for the General Election (November 6). | |
| October 9 | Last day declaration of intent to be filed by write-in candidates for the General Election (November 6) with the Secretary of State or County Clerk. This filing is for federal, state, legislative, or county candidates. | Sec. 34-702A, Idaho Code |
| October 12 | Last day to pre-register to vote with the County Clerk until 5:00 p.m. for the General Election (November 6). Election Day Registration is available. | Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code |
| October 13-23 | County Clerk to mail ballots for the November 6 election to voters in designated Mail Ballot Precincts. | Sec. 34-308, Idaho Code |
| October 25 | First notice of General Election (November 6) is published by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. Published in at least two newspapers within the county, if possible. | Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1406, Idaho Code |
| October 25 | Last day for the County Clerk to receive written requests for the purpose of authorizing persons to act as watchers and challengers at the polling place for the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-304, Idaho Code |
| October 26 | Last day for the Secretary of State to certify vacancy candidates for the General Election (November 6), who have been appointed by the central committees, to the County Clerks. | Sec. 34-909, Idaho Code |
| October 26 | Last day for the County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from the August 28 election. | Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code |
| October 31 | Last day for an application for a mail-in absentee ballot to be received by the County Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. for the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code |
| November 1 | Second notice of General Election (November 6) is published by the County Clerk in the official newspaper(s) of the county. Facsimile sample ballot published at this time. Published in at least two newspapers within the county, if possible. | Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1406, Idaho Code Sec. 34-2425, Idaho Code Secretary of State Directive |
| November 2 | Last day for in-person absentee voting until 5:00 p.m. for the General Election (November 6) at the absent elector's polling place. | Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code |
| November 6 | Last day to return absentee ballots to the County Clerk’s Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. for the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-1005, Idaho Code |
| November 6 | 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 6 | County Clerk’s office to remain open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Sec. 34-211, Idaho Code |
| November 7 | Registration reopens. | Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code |
| November 16 | Last day for the Board of County Canvassers to meet and canvass the vote for the General Election (November 6). (This includes the canvass of election results for the political subdivisions for the November 6 election.) | Sec. 34-1205, Idaho Code Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code |
| November 16 | Last day for the County Clerk to certify election results to the political subdivisions for the November 6 election. | Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code |
| November 19 | County Clerk issues certificates of election for the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-1209, Idaho Code |
| November 19 | Clerk of the political subdivision issues certificates of election for the November 6 election. | Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code |
| November 21 | Last day for State Board of Canvassers to meet to canvass the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-1211, Idaho Code |
| November 22 | Secretary of State issues certificates of election for the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-1215, Idaho Code |
| December 17 | Presidential Electors meet and cast votes. | 3 United States Code 7 Sec. 34-1503, Idaho Code |
| January 4, 2013 |
Last day for the County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from the General Election (November 6). | Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code |
| January 18, 2013 |
Last day for County Clerk to submit report to the Secretary of State on absentee voters for the General Election (November 6) as required by federal law. | Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code |
| March 6, 2013 |
Last day for County Clerk to cancel registration of those electors who have not voted in four (4) years. | Sec. 34-435, Idaho Code |
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