This edition of the 2004 Election Calendar is subject to amendatory change during the 2004 session of the Idaho Legislature. If changes occur an updated version will be published.

This calendar last revised April 2003.

January 15

Last day for County Commissioners to establish election precincts. (Sec. 34-301, Idaho Code)

March (regular meeting of board)

County Commissioners to authorize suitable number of ballots. (Sec. 34-902, Idaho Code)

March 8

First day for filing declarations of candidacy of all candidates, including independents, with Secretary of State or County Clerk. (Sec. 34-704, Idaho Code)

March 19

Last day for filing declarations of candidacy until 5:00 p.m. (Sec. 34-704, Idaho Code)

March 22

Last day for Secretary of State to certify candidates to Legislative District and State Central Committees. (Sec. 34-706, Idaho Code)

March 22

Last day for County Clerk to certify candidates to County Central Committees. (Sec. 34-706, Idaho Code)

March 26

Last day for precinct committeemen to supply list for precinct election personnel. (Sec. 34-303, Idaho Code)

March 26

Last day Secretary of State to designate candidates for presidential primary. (Sec. 34-732, Idaho Code)

March 29

Last day for Secretary of State to certify candidates to County Clerk. (Sec. 34-705, Idaho Code)

April 5

County Clerk to appoint election personnel. (Sec. 34-303, Idaho Code)

April 12

Last day for political parties to supply the name of its witnesses to accompany county clerk or deputy clerk in the delivery of absentee ballots. (Sec. 34-1003, Idaho Code)

April 12

Last day a candidate may withdraw before the primary. (Sec. 34-717, Idaho Code)

April 15

Last day for Secretary of State to provide form of sample Primary Election ballot. (Sec. 34-712, Idaho Code)

April 26

Last day for undesignated presidential candidates to file nominating petitions with Secretary of State. (Sec. 34-732, Idaho Code)

April 26

Last day for Secretary of State to remove presidential candidates because of death, incapacity, or withdrawal. (Sec. 34-733, Idaho Code)

April 26

Last day for County Commissioners to designate polling places prior to Primary Election. (Sec. 34-302, Idaho Code)

April 30

Last day for elector to pre-register for the Primary Election. (Section 34-408, Idaho Code) Election Day Registration available.

May 1

Last day to submit initiative petition signatures to County Clerk. (Sec. 34-1802, Idaho Code) This date is dependent upon when 18 month circulation period started.

May 11

Last day declaration of intent to be filed by write-in candidates. (Sec. 34-702A, Idaho Code)

May 13

First notice of Primary Election to be published. (Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code)

May 14

Last day for a candidate for president or a designated representative to file with the Secretary of State a list of names and addresses of the persons proposed to be delegates to the national convention of the party of that candidate. (Sec. 34-735, Idaho Code)

May 19

Last day for application for mail-in absentee ballot to be received by county clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. (Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code)

May 20

Last day for County Clerk to receive written requests for the purpose of authorizing persons to act as watchers and challengers at the polling place. (Sec. 34-304, Idaho Code)

May 20

Second notice of Primary Election to be published. (Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code) Facsimile sample ballot should be published at this time. (Sec. 34-2425, Idaho Code and Secretary of State Directive)

May 24

Last day for application for in person absentee voting at the absent elector’s polling place until 5:00 P.M. (Section 34-1002, Idaho Code)

May 25

Last day for return of absentee ballots by 8:00 P.M. (Sec. 34-1005, Idaho Code)

May 25

Primary Election -- 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sec. 34-102, Idaho) (*) At Clerk’s option, polling places may be opened at 7:00 a.m. (Sec. 34-1101, Idaho Code)

May 25

County Clerk’s office to remain open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sec. 34-211, Idaho Code)

May 26

Registration reopens. (Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code)

June 1

Last day for County Board of Canvassers to meet. (Sec. 34-1205, Idaho Code)

June 2

County Clerk issues certificates of nomination or election to candidates and certifies to Secretary of State. (Sec. 34-1208, Idaho Code)

June 4

Last day for county central committee to meet and elect officers. ( Sec. 34-502, Idaho Code)

June 5

Last day for legislative district central committees to meet and elect officers. ( Sec. 34-503, Idaho Code)

June 9

Last day for State Board of Canvassers to meet. (Sec. 34-1211, Idaho Code)

June 11

Last day for write-in candidates to pay filing fee. (Sec. 34-702, Idaho Code) This date is dependent upon the day of county canvass--10 days after canvass.

June 11

Secretary of State issues certificates of nomination or election. (Sec. 34-1214, Idaho Code)

June 30

Last day for County Clerk to verify initiative petition signatures. (Sec. 34-1802, Idaho Code)

July 23

Last day for County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from Primary Election (Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code)

August 4

Last day for Magistrates up for retention to file declarations of candidacy with County Clerk. (Sec. 1-2220, Idaho Code)

August 24

Last day for independent candidates for President and Vice-President to file nomination petitions. (Sec. 34-708A, Idaho Code)

August 30

Last day for new political party formation petitions to be filed with the Secretary of State. (Sec. 34-501, Idaho Code)

September 1

Last day for independent candidates for President to certify presidential electors. (Sec. 34-711A, Idaho Code)

September 1 *

Last day for state party chairmen to certify candidates for president and vice-president and presidential electors. (Sec. 34-711, Idaho Code)

September 7

Last day for Secretary of State to forward General Election sample ballots. (Sec. 34-909, Idaho Code)

September 7

Last day for Secretary of State to certify to the County Clerk constitutional amendments. (Sec. 34-603, Idaho Code)

September 7

Last day a candidate may withdraw before the general election. (Sec. 34-717, Idaho Code)

September 13

Last day for County Clerk to print absentee ballot. (Secretary of State Directive)

September 20

Last day for political parties to supply the name of its witnesses to accompany county clerk or deputy clerk in the delivery of absentee ballots. (Sec. 34-1003, Idaho Code)

October 4

Last day for County Commissioners to designate polling places prior to General Election. (Sec. 34-302, Idaho Code)

October 8

Last day for elector to pre-register for the General Election. (Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code) Election day registration is available.

October 19

Last day declaration of intent to be filed by write-in candidates. (Sec. 34-702A, Idaho Code)

October 21

First notice of General Election to be published. (Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code)

October 27

Last day for application for mail-in absentee ballot be received by county clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. (Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code)

October 28

Second notice of General Election to be published. (Sec. 34-602, Idaho Code) Facsimile sample ballot should be published with this notice. (Sec. 34-2425, Idaho Code and Secretary of State directive)

November 1

Last day for application of in person absentee ballot applications at the absent elector’s polling place until 5:00 p.m. (Sec. 34-1002, Idaho Code)

November 2

Last day for return of absentee ballots by 8:00 p.m. (Sec. 34-1005, Idaho Code)

November 2

General Election -- 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sec. 34-101, 34-1101, Idaho Code) (*) At Clerk’s option, polling places may be opened at 7:00 a.m. (Sec. 34-1101, Idaho Code)

November 2

County Clerk’s office to remain open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sec. 34-211, Idaho Code)

November 3

Registration reopens. (Sec. 34-408, Idaho Code)

November 12

Last day for County Board of Canvassers to meet. (Sec. 34-1205, Idaho Code)

November 15

County Clerk issues certificates of Election. (Sec. 34-1209, Idaho Code)

November 17

Last day for State Board of Canvassers to meet. (Sec. 34-1211, Idaho Code)

November 18

Secretary of State issues certificates of Election. (34-1215, Idaho Code)

December 13

Presidential Electors meet and cast votes. (3 United States Code 7)

January 3, 2005

Last day for County Clerk to examine election register and note challenges from General Election. (Sec. 34-432, Idaho Code)

March 2, 2005

Last day for County Clerk to cancel registration of those electors who have not voted in four (4) years. (Sec. 34-435, Idaho Code)