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Candidate Filing Period Filing Begins: August 18, 2025 Filing Ends: August 29, 2025 Withdrawal Deadline September 5, 2025 The Clerk of the Political District must notify the county within 24 hours of a filing (§34-1404, Idaho Code) CITY OFFICE CANDIDATE FILING INFORMATION Filing Dates and Deadlines You must submit your complete declaration of candidacy plus the petitions to the office of the City Clerk by 5:00 pm (local time) on the last day of the candidate filing period. (§50-410, Idaho Code) All deadlines are at 5:00 pm (local time). Filing Options Candidates for city office have two options when filing for placement on the ballot: Completing the Declaration of Candidacy When completing the Declaration of Candidacy, be sure to complete all fields and questions. Any incomplete or missing information may void your filing. Section 1: Office Information Enter the name of the office you are running for and the seat or district number (if applicable). Then enter the name of the city in which you are running. Section 2: Candidate Information When entering your Ballot Name, the following will NOT be allowed on the ballot: • Nicknames that promote a particular political platform or are deemed offensive. • Professional or military identifiers such as Dr., M.D., PhD., Esq., CPA, Captain, General, etc. A phone number and email address are both required and will become publicly available upon request. Section 3: Registered Address • This MUST be a physical address. P.O. Boxes will not be accepted. • If your registered address is the same as your mailing address, check the box at the bottom of this section and skip section 4. Section 4: Mailing Address • P.O. Boxes are acceptable. • If your mailing address is the same as your registered address, check the box at the bottom of section 3 and leave this section blank. Section 5: Homeowner’s Exemption If you or your spouse have claimed a Homeowner’s exemption, list the address in this section. Section 6: Campaign Finance If your campaign finance contributions or expenditures exceed $500, you MUST create a campaign finance account with the Idaho Secretary of State. Visit sunshine.voteidaho.gov for more information. Use this form to declare your candidacy for city office in Idaho. Pay the filing fee City Office: $40.00 filing fee Submit nominating petitions City Office: 5 valid signatures of eligible voters within the city 1. 2. Or QUESTIONS Contact the County Clerk's Office: Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Personal Delivery: Mailing Address: Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] 501 N Maple #205 501 N Maple #205 Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] Blackfoot, ID 83221 Blackfoot, ID 83221