As Canyon County is gearing up for the November Primary Election the Clerk’s office would like to remind the constituents of Canyon County that the deadline to register to vote ahead of the upcoming election is October 11th, 2024. If you are unable to register by the Oct. 11th deadline voters will have the opportunity to register in person on the day of the election.
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.