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This section will give readers information on how to run for public office for state, county and city elections. Please contact the Secretary of State, County Clerk, or City Manager for more specific guidelines.
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HOW TO RUN FOR STATEWIDE OFFICES
For more info: http://www.idsos.state.id.us/
Phone: 208.334.2300
Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- 21 years of age.
- Citizen of the United States
- Resident of the Legislative District 30 days prior to election.
To File:
Candidates need to pay $30.00 and submit a signed form to the Secretary of State’s office or they need to provide a petition and declaration of candidacy to run for office which contains 50 signatures of registered voters of the legislative district. (verified)
For more information: http://www.accessidaho.org
HOW TO RUN FOR COUNTY OFFICES
For more info: http://www.twinfallscounty.org
Phone: 208.736.4075
Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- 21 years of age.
- Citizen of the United States
- One-year resident of the county prior to election.
- Commissioner candidates must also be 90-day residents of the district they are running for prior to the primary election.
To File:
Candidates need to pay $40.00 filing fee. A declaration of candidacy must include the candidate’s name printed exactly as the candidate wants it to appear on the ballot, and it must be notarized. The cadidate’s signature must be notarized.
In lieu of paying the filling fee, file a delcaration of cadidacy plus a nominating petition with five verified signatures of registered voters. Commissioner candidate signatures must be from voters in their districts.
Campaign Disclosure:
- Each candidate must certify a political treasurer. A candidate may serve as his or her own plitical treasurer.
- All candidates must file a C-1 form (Appointment and Certification of Political Treasurer) before receiving any contributions or making any expenditures. The form is available and must be filed at the county clerk’s office.
HOW TO RUN FOR CITY OFFICE:
For more info: http://www.tfid.org
Phone: 208.735.7245
Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- 21 years of age.
- Citizen of the United States
- One-year resident of the city prior to election.
To File:
Candidates need to pay $30.00 and submit a signed form to the city clerk’s office or they need to provide a petition and declaration of candidacy to run for office.
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