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1. What do I need to do to run for office?

County Candidate

This includes Magistrate Judges.

1. File a C-1 (Political Treasurer Appointment) form with the County Elections Office on or before officially announcing your intentions to run.
2. File a Petition of Candidacy or pay a filing fee with the County Elections Office during candidate filing.
3. File a Declaration of Candidacy with the County Elections Office during candidate filing.
4. Optional but extremely helpful - Fill out the Contact Information sheet in your candidate packet provided by the County Elections Office.
5. File your Campaign Disclosure forms on time with the County Elections Office.

City Candidate

1. File a C-1 (Political Treasurer Appointment) form (when running in a city with 5,000 plus people) with the City Clerk on or before officially announcing your intentions to run.
2. File a Petition of Candidacy or pay a filing fee with the City Clerk during candidate filing.
3. File a Declaration of Candidacy with the City Clerk during candidate filing.
4. File your Campaign Disclosure forms on time with the City (where applicable).

School Trustee Zone Candidate

1. File C-1 (Political Treasurer Appointment) form with the County Elections Office on or before officially announcing your intentions to run.
2. Have the County Elections Office certify your Petition of Candidacy.
3. File the Petition of Candidacy and Declaration of Candidacy with the clerk of the school district that you are running in.
4. File your Campaign Disclosure forms on time with the Elections Office.

North Idaho College Trustee

1. File a C-1 (Political Treasurer Appointment) form with the County Elections Office on or before officially announcing your intentions to run.
2. Have the County Elections Office certify your Petition of Candidacy.
3. File the Petition of Candidacy and Declaration of Candidacy with the clerk of the district that you are running in.
4. File your Campaign Disclosure forms on time with the Elections Office.

Taxing District Candidate

1. Have the County Elections Office certify your Petition of Candidacy.
2. File the Petition of Candidacy and Declaration of Candidacy with the clerk of the taxing district that you are running in.

*All forms are available online or from the Secretary of State's website
 *Petition of Candidacy and Declaration of Candidacy forms are also available through the taxing district you are filing with or the Elections Office. 

2. Where do I file my Declaration of Candidacy?

Candidates running for State Office file with the Secretary of State's Office in Boise. Candidates running for County Office file at the Elections Office at 1808 North 3rd Street, Coeur d'Alene. Candidates running for office in a specific taxing district must file with the specific district.

3. Do I need to fill out Candidate Financial Disclosure forms?

The following candidates need to file Financial Disclosure reports; this includes filing a C1 form (Political Treasurer Appointment) at the time of filing their Declaration of Candidacy:

For more information, contact the Elections department at 208-446-1030.

4. Do I need to file in person?

You may email or fax notarized petitions for our review, but filing the Declaration should be done in person. If you are unable to bring your Declaration in person please notify us of the situation and who will be bringing in your Declaration. The Elections Office seeks to obtain your contact information at the same time; that information is not included on the Declaration form. Contact Elections at 208-446-1030 for more information.

5. Why is my contact information needed?

For County Candidates we need a mailing address so that we may send you your certificate of Election once elected. For all other candidates we need your information to keep you posted on any important election related information. Also, if you want constituents to be able to contact you, the information is displayed on our website. Contact us at 208-446-1030 for more information.

6. Is my information displayed on your website?

Yes, your name, address, phone, email or website, Treasurer's name (where applicable) and their contact information.

7. What forms are available to me at the Elections Office?

All candidate filing forms and candidate disclosure forms are available at the Elections Office or on our website. They are also available at the Secretary of State's website A limited amount of registration cards and absentee ballot request forms can also be requested from the Elections Office. Please note that the printing of these materials costs the County so we encourage candidates to have these forms printed themselves. The forms are available at the Idaho government website.

8. Can I get a list of registered voters?

Yes, you need to request the information using the Voter Information Request Form (PDF). Contact the Elections Office at 208-446-1030 for more information.

9. How do I find out who has been sent an Absentee Ballot?

Fill out and submit the Voter Information Request Form (PDF) requesting the list of voters who are receiving absentee ballots. This list is sent by email on a daily basis throughout the time when ballots are being mailed.

10. When can I see a demonstration of the ballot counting machine?

The Elections Office staff conducts a Logic and Accuracy test the day before the Election to ensure that the ballot counting machines are programmed and running properly. This test is then signed off by an elected office (usually a County Commissioner) and is open to the public. Invitations to this test are sent out via email the week prior to the test as well as notifications sent to the media.