Payette County Clerk
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How can I receive an absentee ballot by mail?
When and where can I absentee vote in person?
Where can I obtain a sample ballot?
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Payette County Clerk |
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How can I receive an absentee ballot by mail? When and where can I absentee vote in person? Where can I obtain a sample ballot? |
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Q:How can I receive an absentee ballot by mail? A: If you are a qualified registered voter you may request an absentee ballot in writing. Address your request to Payette County Clerk at 1130 3rd Ave. N. #104 Payette, Idaho 83661. You may also fax your written request to (208) 642-6011. The written request must include your name, your home address, the county, and indicate which election you are requesting a ballot for. You must sign your request. You cannot request ballots for another voter, i.e. spouse or children. You must be registered to vote by October 29, 2008 in order to request a ballot by mail request for the November 2008 General Election. If you are not registered after that date your options for absentee voting will be to register at the clerk’s office and vote there at the same time. The last date for the clerk’s office to receive a request to mail out an absentee ballot for the upcoming election will be October 29, 2008, however in person absentee voting at the clerk’s office will continue until 5:00 p.m. November 3, 2008. All absentee ballots must be returned to the clerk’s office no later than 8:00 p.m. November 4, 2008 for your vote to count. DO NOT deliver your absentee ballot to a precinct polling place. For further information contact the clerk’s office at (208) 642-6000. Below you will find a copy of an Application For Absent Elector’s Ballot that you may print out and send in to the clerk’s office: Click here to download the application for absentee ballot request Q: When and where can I absentee vote in person? A: For the upcoming November 4, 2008 General Election absentee voting will begin September 15, 2008. You may come to the clerk’s office during business hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and absentee vote in person up to 5:00 p.m. November 3, 2008. After October 10, 2008 you must be registered to absentee vote for the November 2008 General Election. You may register here at the clerk’s office prior to absentee voting if you are not already registered by that date.
Q: Where can I obtain a sample ballot? A: Sample ballots for the November 4, 2008 General Election will be available in the clerk’s office by September 15, 2008. Below is a list of the county’s polling locations. To determine your polling place you may contact the clerk’s office @ 642-6000.
The polling locations will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
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United First Methodist Church -2-
Payette LDS Church -3-
Eagles Lodge #3803 -4-
Senior Citizens Hall -5-
Church of the Brethren -6-
Fruitland City Hall -7-
Community Center (Farmers Mutual) -8-
New Plymouth Assembly of God Church 521 S Plymouth Ave., New Plymouth _______________________________________
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First Baptist Church
Q: What is the latest day I can register to vote? A: Voter pre-registration closes 25 days prior to an election. However, you can register to vote on election day at your polling place. Another option is to register and in-person absentee vote at the clerk's office if you miss the 25 day deadline. You must have picture ID, and proof of 30 day residency such as one of the following.
Q: Who can register to vote?
Q: Where can I get a voter registration card? A: You can pick up a voter registration card at the clerk’s office, or call 642-6000 to have one mailed to you. Click here to download the Voter Registration Form
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