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ABSENTEE VOTING INFORMATION
Absentee ballots can be requested online or by mail.
In Person Absentee Voting is available at the Franklin County Clerk's Office 9 AM to 5 PM during the following dates: Dates TBA
ELECTION NOTICES
NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE
FRANKLIN COUNTY, IDAHO
As required by Section 34-1405 of the Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that Declarations of Candidacy for County Offices, including Independents and Precinct Committeemen, for the Primary Election to be held on May 21, 2024, must be filed between 9 AM Monday, March 4 and 5 PM Friday, March 15. Declaration and Petitions of Candidacy may be picked up at the Franklin County Clerk’s Office for the following offices:
Office Term File Candidacy at
County Commissioner District #1 2 year term 39 W. Oneida Preston, ID 83263
County Commissioner District #3 4 year term 39 W. Oneida Preston, ID 83263
Sheriff 4 year term 39 W. Oneida Preston, ID 83263
Prosecuting Attorney 4 year term 39 W. Oneida Preston, ID 83263
Precinct Committeeman 2 year term 39 W. Oneida Preston, ID 83263
The Primary Election will be held 8 AM to 8 PM on May 21, 2024. Individuals who run as write-in candidates must file by 5 PM on March 22, 2024 with the Franklin County Clerk. I have hereunder set my hand and affixed my official seal this 28th day of February, 2024.
Camille Larsen
Franklin County Clerk
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE
To become an official candidate on the ballot, you must
Candidate filing Packets are available at the Franklin County Clerk's Office.
For more information, visit the Secretary of States How to Run for Office page
Filing for State & Federal Offices
To file for State, Federal, or Presidential Offices, visit the Idaho Secretary of State's Page here
ELECTION RESULTS
OTHER ELECTION INFORMATION
2024 PRESIDENTIAL CAUCUSES
2024 Presidential nominations will be determined by the political parties' caucuses.
For more information, contact the political parties or visit their official websites.
Franklin County is not responsible or liable for any errors or omissions in the content of the following sites, nor endorses views expressed therein:
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS: MARCH 2, 2024 idahorepublicancaucus.com
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS: MAY 23, 2024 idahodems.org/caucus
2024 Election Dates
WHERE DO I VOTE?
VIEW SAMPLE BALLOTS
VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To register to vote in person or by mail, you will need a photo ID and proof of residence. Register to vote using your primary Idaho residence. Re-registration is required for an address or name change.
WHAT YOU NEED TO REGISTER
PHOTO ID
County Sheriff in Idaho
PROOF OF RESIDENCE
REPORTING YOUR CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Even before you file to run for office, you may need to report donations and expenditures for your campaign. All money raised or spent in relation to a campaign must be accounted for and tracked. This includes the use of personal money for this purpose. Once a candidate has raised or spent $500 for a political campaign, a candidate must file the appointment of a political treasurer and begin reporting the campaign finances, including the sources and expenses for the first $500.
LIST OF CANDIDATES WHO HAVE FILED FOR THE 2024 ELECTIONS
*INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES NAMES WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE MAY PRIMARY BALLOTS
Check Your Voter Registration Status
Register/ Update Your Registration Online:
Register when you vote in person, mail a registration form to the County Clerk, or visit the County Clerk's Office
ABSENTEE VOTING INFORMATION
Absentee voting allows you to vote if you are out of town on Election Day or prefer to vote from the comfort of your home. Any registered voter in Idaho may request an absentee ballot to be mailed to their address.
In person absentee voting is also available in the Franklin County clerk's office: APRIL 11,2024 - MAY 17, 2024
Military & Overseas Voting (UOCAVA)
If you are a United States Citizen (Civilian or Military) currently living abroad and eligible to vote in Idaho, you may request a ballot through the Federal Voting Assistance Program.
Paper Absentee Ballot Request Form, mail to the Franklin County Clerk's Office, 39 W Oneida, Preston, ID 83263
Check the Status of your Absentee Ballot
Request an Absentee Ballot online
The last day to change your Party Affiliation for the May 21, 2024 Primary Election is Friday March 15th.
To Change Your Party Affiliation
You can submit a signed form to the county clerk's office to change your political party affiliation or become “unaffiliated”. The following deadlines apply to party changes leading up to a primary election.
IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY AFFILIATED WITH A PARTY
The signed form is due to the county clerk before the 10th Friday preceding the primary election.
IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY UNAFFILIATED AND WANT TO AFFILIATE
Unaffiliated voters can affiliate with a party on or before the primary Election Day. You can declare your party preference when checking in with a poll worker or submitting a party affiliation form to the county clerk.
Not Sure If You’re Affiliated With A Political Party? Check Your Voter Registration.
NON-PARTISAN BALLOTS
Non-Partisan ballots only contain Judicial Candidates and Ballot Questions.
ELECTION RESULTS
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE
To become an official candidate on the ballot, you must
To declare your candidacy pick up a candidate packet from the County Clerk's Office, complete it and return the original back to the Clerk's Office during the filing period.
For more information, visit the Secretary of State's How to Run for Office.
TO FILE FOR STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES
You must file for State, Federal, or Presidential Office through the Secretary of State's Office
OTHER ELECTION INFORMATION
2024 PRESIDENTIAL CAUCUSES
The Idaho Republican and Democratic Parties are holding caucuses to decide their presidential nominee. These caucuses are being conducted by the parties, not county election offices. For more information, contact the political parties or visit their official websites. Franklin County is not responsible or liable for any errors or omissions in the content of the following sites, nor endorses views expressed therein:
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS: March 2, 2024- idahorepublicancaucus.com
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS: May 23, 2024- idahodems.org/caucus
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COUNTY ELECTION MAPS
ELECTION NOTICES
When you use the "View My Ballot" tool, you must enter your address to see a customized ballot for the upcoming election. Please note, customized ballots are only created when an election is upcoming. If you know your voting precinct, you may also click on the "All Sample Ballots" link.
Note: The primary election is a closed primary, your party affiliation will determine what ballot you may choose. Also, candidates names rotate by precinct and voters are only eligible to vote for the ballot measures in the districts in which they reside.
FIND US
Franklin County Courthouse
39 W Oneida St. (Directions)
Preston, ID 83263
HOURS: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
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