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Canyon County Declaration Of Candidacy Forms

Filing Period

March 10 through March 21, 2008.

All forms for the Primary Election (Partisan and Independent candidates) must be received by the Canyon County Elections office by 5:00pm on March 21, 2008. The Elections office is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Magistrate filing forms must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on August 6, 2008.

In addition, all forms establishing a Campaign Treasurer must be submitted to the Canyon County Elections office prior to any funds being raise or expended.

Partisan and Judicial candidates have two options to be placed on the ballot:

  • File declaration of candidacy and pay the filing fee or
  • File declaration of candidacy and nominating petitions, containing the required number of verified signatures.

Independent candidates must file the declaration of candidacy and nominating petitions. Independent candidates do not pay a filing fee.

Write-In candidates must file for the Primary Election by 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 2008. (Idaho Code: 34-702A)

Canyon County Elections Office

Canyon County Elections
1102 E. Chicago St.
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
208-454-7563
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Candidacy Forms

Campaign Finance Forms

Note: All county candidates must file forms with the Canyon County Elections Office

Candidate Requirements

Office Age & Residency Requirements Filing Fee or Petition Signatiures
County Commissioner
(Partisan Candidate)
Age: 21

Reside within county 1 year preceding general election

Reside within district which he or she represents 90 days prior to primary election

$40 or 5 signatures from registered voters in the Commissioner District. Signatures must be verified prior to filing.
County Commissioner
(Independent  Candidate)
Age: 21

Reside within county 1 year preceding general election

Reside within district which he or she represents 90 days prior to primary election

5 signatures from registered voters in the Commissioner District. Signatures must be verified prior to filing.
County Sheriff
(Partisan Candidate)
Age: 21

Reside within county 1 year preceding general election

$40 or 5 signatures from registered voters in the County. Signatures must be verified prior to filing.
County Sheriff
(Independent Candidate)
Age: 21

Reside within county 1 year preceding general election

5 signatures from registered voters in the County. Signatures must be verified prior to filing.
County Prosecutor
(Partisan Candidate)
Age: 21

Qualified elector 30 days within county preceding the general election (must be registered)

Admitted to the practice of law within the state

$40 or 5 signatures from registered voters in the County. Signatures must be verified prior to filing.
County Prosecutor
(Independent Candidate)
Age: 21

Qualified elector 30 days within county preceding the general election (must be registered)

Admitted to the practice of law within the state

$40 or 5 signatures from registered voters in the County. Signatures must be verified prior to filing.
Precinct Committee Person Age: 18

Reside within precinct 6 months preceding primary election

N/A
Magistrate Judge Age: 30

See Idaho Code Section 1-2220

$40
Canyon County Courthouse · 1115 Albany · Caldwell, ID 83605 · 208-454-7300
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