MARCH

DATE/ DESCRIPTION

2- Poll Watchers: Deadline for pro and con representatives to submit a written request (to the county clerk) for the purpose of authorizing watchers to observe at polling places — for the March 14 election. [§34-304, Idaho Code]

2Publish First Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the first notice of election — in the county’s official newspaper(s) — for the March 14 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code]

3- Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. — for the March 14-  election. [§34-1002(7), Idaho Code]

8Voter Registration Cancellation: Last day for county clerk to cancel registration of those electors who have not voted in any election in the last four years. [§34-435, Idaho Code]

9- Publish Second Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the second notice of election — along with a facsimile sample ballot — for the March 14 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code]

9- Emergency Absentee Ballots: County clerks may receive emergency absentee ballot applications from this date through 5 p.m. on March 13 from those who cannot be present for voting due to hospitalization if hospitalization began after 5 p.m. on March 3. [§34-1002A, Idaho Code]

10In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Ends: At 5 p.m. — for the March 14 election. [§34-1002(7) and §34- 1012, Idaho Code]

3 – 10Publish Notification of Candidate Filing Deadline: County clerk (and city clerk, for municipal offices) must publish a notification of the candidate filing deadline for all taxing districts for which officers will be elected in the May 16 election — during this period. The notice should appear in the official newspaper of the political subdivision. [§34-1405 and §50-411, Idaho Code]

14- Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Voted absentee ballots must be received — by the county clerk — by 8 p.m. for the March 14 election. [§34-1005, Idaho Code]

14- Election Day: Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — to be open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day. [§34-211, §34-408A, and §34-1101, Idaho Code]

15- Voter Registration Reopens [§34-408, Idaho Code]

17- Nonpartisan Candidate Filing Deadline: Petitions must be filed by 5 p.m. — with the clerk of the political subdivision — to nominate political subdivision candidates — for the May 16 election. [§34-1404, Idaho Code]

24- County Canvass: Deadline for the board of county commissioners to meet and conduct the canvass — of the March 14-  election. [§34-1410, Idaho Code]

24- *County Election Certification: Deadline for county clerks to certify the results of the March 14 election to the clerk of the political subdivision(s). (*This date may vary; to be done immediately after the canvass.) [§34-1410, Idaho Code]

24- Nonpartisan Nominee Certification: Deadline for the clerk of the political subdivision to certify nominees — to be placed on the ballot — for the May 16 election. [§34-1404, Idaho Code]

24- Nonpartisan Write-In Candidates: Deadline for write-in candidates to file a declaration of intent with the clerk of the political subdivision for the May 16 election. [§34-1407, Idaho Code]

27- Ballot Question Submission Deadline: Political subdivisions must submit ballot language (to the county clerk) for any bond, levy, initiative, referendum, or other question — to be placed on the ballot — for the May 16 election [§34-106(8), Idaho Code]

31- Candidate Withdrawal Deadline: Last day nonpartisan candidates can withdraw from the May 16 election. [§34-1405A, Idaho Code]

31- Recall Notification Deadline: Political subdivisions must notify the county clerk if a recall election is ordered — for the May 16 election. [§34-106(9), Idaho Code]

31- Absentee Ballot Delivery Witnesses: Deadline for political parties to supply names of witnesses (if desired) to accompany the clerk in the personal delivery of an absentee ballot for the May 16 election. [§34-1003(5), Idaho Code]

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APRIL

DATEDESCRIPTION

3*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 implementing an early voting plan. If a plan was submitted and approved earlier in the year, and has not changed, it need not be resubmitted.) [§34-1013, Idaho Code]

6Voting Procedure Modifications: Deadline for county clerks to submit their plans to the secretary of state; if they want to modify voting procedures (for a political subdivision) — for the May 16 election. [§34-1413, Idaho Code]

13*Recount Applications: Deadline — for supporters or opponents of a ballot measure — to apply to the county clerk for a recount of the March 14 election. (*This date may vary; it must be done within 20 days of the canvass). [§34-2301, Idaho Code]

13*Election Disputes: Deadline for electors to contest the results of the March 14 election. (*This date may vary; complaints must be filed in the proper court within 20 days of the county canvass.) [§34-2008, Idaho Code]

14Designate Polling Places: Deadline for county commissioners to designate polling places — for the May 16 election. [§34-302, Idaho Code]

17Mail Absentee Ballots: County clerks must begin mailing absentee ballots — to voters who have requested absentee ballots — for the May 16 election. [Secretary of State Directive 2015-1]

21Preregistration Deadline: Voter registrations must be received by the county clerk — for the May 16 election. (Deadline is postmarked by this date for mailed paper applications, 5 p.m. for paper applications handed in to the county clerk’s office, or until midnight for online applications.) [§34-408 and §34-410, Idaho Code]

24Mail Ballot Precincts: County clerks may begin mailing ballots to voters located in designated mail ballot precincts — for the May 16 election. [§34-308, Idaho Code]

MAY

DATEDESCRIPTION

1Early Voting Must Begin: For the May 16 election in those counties that choose to conduct early voting. [§34-1012, Idaho Code]

2Mail Ballot Precincts: Deadline for county clerks to complete mailing ballots to voters in designated mail ballot precincts — for the May 16 election. [§34-308, Idaho Code]

4Publish First Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the first notice of election — in the county’s official newspaper(s) — for the May 16 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code]

4Poll Watchers: Deadline for candidates and pro and con representatives to submit a written request (to the county clerk) for the purpose of authorizing watchers to observe at polling places — for the May 16 election. [§34-304, Idaho Code]

5Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. — for the May 16 election. [§34-1002(7), Idaho Code]

11Publish Second Election Notification: Deadline for county clerk to publish the second notice of election — along with a facsimile sample ballot — for the May 16 election. (If possible, the notice should appear in at least two newspapers published in the county. If not possible, it should be published in one newspaper published or circulated in the county.) [§34-602 and §34-1406, Idaho Code]

11Emergency Absentee Ballots: County clerks may receive emergency absentee ballot applications from this date through 5 p.m. on May 15 from those who cannot be present for voting due to hospitalization if hospitalization began after 5 p.m. on May 5. [§34-1002A, Idaho Code]

12Election Register Examination: Deadline for county clerks to examine the election register, from the March 14 election, and note challenges. [§34-432(1), Idaho Code]

12In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Ends: At 5 p.m. — for the May 16 election. [§34-1002(7) and §34-1012, Idaho Code]

16Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Voted absentee ballots must be received — by the county clerk — by 8 p.m. for the May 16 election. [§34-1005, Idaho Code]

16Election Day: Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — to be open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day. [§34-211, §34-408A, and §34-1101, Idaho Code]

17Voter Registration Reopens. [§34-408, Idaho Code]

26County Canvass: Deadline for the board of county commissioners to meet and conduct the canvass — of the May 16 election. [§34-1410, Idaho Code]

26*Election Certification: Deadline for county clerks to certify the results — of the May 16 election — to the clerk of the political subdivision(s). (*This date may vary; to be done immediately after the county canvass.) [§34-1410, Idaho Code.]

26*Election Certificates: Deadline for the clerk of the political subdivision to issue certificates of election. (*This date may vary; to be done immediately after the canvass, the deadline for which is May 26.) [§34-1410, Idaho Code]