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Ben Ysursa, Secretary of State

       
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2013 Election Calendar

March 13

Registration reopens.

Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code

March 22

Last day for the Board of County Commissioners to meet and canvass the vote for the March 12 election.

Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code

March 22

County Clerk to certify election results to the political subdivisions for the March 12 election.

Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code

March 22

Last day for filing declarations of candidacy until 5:00 p.m. for candidates for the May 21 election with the clerk of the political subdivision. This filing is for political subdivision candidates.

Sec. 34-1404, Idaho Code

March 29

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 21 election.

Sec. 34-1404, Idaho Code

April 5
(May change in 2013 Leg. Session)

Last day declaration of intent to be filed by a write-in candidate with the clerk of the district for the May 21 election. This filing is for political subdivision candidates.

Sec. 34-1407, Idaho Code

April 5

Last day a candidate for the May 21 election to withdraw before the May 21 election.

Sec. 34-1405A, Idaho Code

April 5

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 21 election.

Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code

April 11

Last day for the Secretary of State to approve requested modification of election procedures for joint districts for the May 21 election.

Sec. 34-1413, Idaho Code

April 19

County Clerk to mail absentee ballots for the May 21 election to voters who requested absentee ballots.

April 19

Last day for County Commissioners to designate polling places prior to the May 21 election.

Sec. 34-302, Idaho Code

April 19

County Clerk to appoint election personnel for the May 21 election.

April 26

Last day to pre-register to vote with the County Clerk until 5:00 p.m. for the May 21 election. Registration closes in those districts holding a May 21 election. Election Day Registration is available.

Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code

April 27-May 7

County Clerk to mail ballots for the May 21 election to voters in designated Mail Ballot Precincts.

Sec. 34-308, Idaho Code

May 9

First notice of election is published for the May 21 election 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 and 34-1406, Idaho Code

May 9

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 May 21 election.

Sec. 34-304, Idaho Code

May 10

Last day for the County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from the March 12 election.

Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code

May 15

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 May 21 election.

Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code

May 16

Second notice of election for the May 21 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, 34-1406, and 34-2425, Idaho Code and Secretary of State Directive

May 17

Last day for in-person absentee voting until 5:00 p.m. for the May 21 election at the absent elector’s polling place.

Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code

May 21

Last day to return absentee ballots to the County Clerk’s Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. for the May 21 election.

Sec. 34-1005, Idaho Code

May 21

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 and 34-1101, Idaho Code

May 21

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

May 22

Registration reopens.

Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code

May 31

Last day for the Board of County Commissioners to meet and canvass the vote for the May 21 election.

Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code

May 31

County Clerk to certify election results to the political subdivisions for the May 21 election.

Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code

June 3

Clerk of the political subdivision issues certificates of election for the May 21 election.

Sec. 34-1410, Idaho Code

 

 


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