Franklin County Election Information

Phone: (208) 852-1092 Email: franklincounty@fcidaho.us

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

• Idaho Driver's License
• Idaho Identification Card
• Passport or Federal ID
• Tribal ID Card
• Concealed Weapons License issued by a

County Sheriff in Idaho

PROOF OF RESIDENCE

• Above Photo ID with correct address
• Proof of Insurance
• Mortgage, Lease, or rental agreement
• Property tax assessment, bill
• Utility Bill ( no cell bills)
• Bank/Credit Card Statement
• Paystub/Paycheck
• Intake document to a care facility
• Enrollment Letter from an Idaho High School or University
• Letter from a social service agency

OTHER ELECTION INFORMATION

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.

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: 10/14/2025-10/31/2025 weekdays 9:00am- 5:00 pm

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

NOTICE OF SAMPLE BALLOTS: Your ballot style and what you see on your ballot is determined by your residence address, to view your specific sample ballot please visit voteidaho.gov and search your address.

PARTY AFFILIATION INFORMATION FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS

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

• be a registered voter in your district, and;
• meet the qualifications of the office, and;
• formally declare your candidacy

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

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ELECTION NOTICES

Note: Candidates names rotate by designated random alphabet and voters are only eligible to vote for the ballot measures in the districts in which they reside.