To register in person or online, you will need to have one of the following photo identifications: a current Idaho driver’s license, a current U.S. Passport, a current Tribal Identification Card, or a current Idaho Identification Card. You will also need an approved proof of residence such as any of the above photo IDs with the correct residence address, current proof of insurance, deed of trust, lease or rental agreement, property tax assessment bill or receipt, utility bill (excluding a cellular phone bill), or a bank or credit card statement.

You will need to update your voter registration when you move addresses, change your name, change your political party preference, or if you have not voted in the past four (4) years.

The requirements for registering to vote in Canyon County, Idaho are as follows:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You live in Canyon County, Idaho
• You will be at least 18 years old before or on Election Day
• You are not in prison or on parole for a felony
• You have resided in Idaho and in the county for thirty (30) days prior to Election Day

Clerk Hogaboam aims to ensure that every qualified citizen has accurate information as they exercise their constitutional right to vote. He also would like to protect the integrity of the ballot box by ensuring that only qualified citizens are casting a ballot. You are required to confirm and swear under oath that you are a qualified voter under the criteria above, illegal voting is a felony and you may face criminal prosecution. All registration forms that the Clerk’s Office receives whether that be in person at the time of election or before the registration deadline will be vetted and thoroughly examined upon receipt to see if applicants meet the above criteria. Anyone with a felony that has not been fully served, including parole, probation, and supervision needs to complete their term in order to restore their voting rights. If you have any questions about the above eligibility, do not hesitate to reach out to the Elections Office at (208)-454-7562.

In addition to the options of in-person voting on election day or early in-person voting at one of the two locations, qualified electors may also request an absentee ballot online at voteidaho.gov. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5:00 p.m. on May 10. Absentee ballots must be returned to the Canyon County Elections Office no later than 8:00 p.m. on May 21.

Voter registration confirmation. Voters can check their voter registration status at voteidaho.gov. The public can still register to vote on election day with valid proof of identification and address verification, but keep in mind that only registered voters may request an absentee ballot. The preregistration deadline is April 26 to register to vote online.

Election worker information. The Canyon County Election Office is still processing interested parties wishing to assist as poll workers. While the office may fill the required slots with the existing applicant pool, interested parties are being added to an on-call list as potential reservists. Interested parties should visit https://voteidaho.gov/become-an-election-worker/.

Voter look-up tool. The Canyon County Election website, https://elections.canyoncounty.id.gov, has helpful resources and information, including a lookup tool to identify your particular precinct. It is being worked on to provide this updated voting location information, but you can identify your voting location by finding your precinct and referencing the attached list of voting locations for all precincts throughout the county. Sample ballots will also be added to the website shortly. Stay tuned for continued updates as election day draws nearer.

Clerk Hogaboam credits the collective efforts of the Election Office and community interest for securing all of these locations: “Kudos to our team and to fine folks of Canyon County for stepping up, big time. Securing 45 locations from partnering venues is one thing, but this isn’t possible without the additional interest of hundreds of members in our community willing to work on election day. The level of interest from prospective poll workers is extremely encouraging. This collective effort will help shorten average commutes, as well as relieve lines, over the alternative of combining more voters into fewer locations. Many thanks to the Caldwell Elks Lodge and Hispanic Cultural Center for their willingness to allow for two weeks of continuous use for early voting. We stand ready to serve with absentee requests, early voting, and on election day.”

For more information, please contact the Canyon County Election Office at (208) 454-7562.

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