Payette County Clerk
Election Information

Elected Officials

 

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?

Where is my polling place?

What is the latest day I can register to vote?

Who can register to vote?

Where can I get a voter registration card? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Q: Where is my polling place?

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.

 

-1-        United First Methodist Church 
            502 N 11th Street, Payette
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-2-        Payette LDS Church
            501 S Iowa Ave, Payette
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-3-        Eagles Lodge #3803
            620 S 8th Street, Payette
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-4-        Senior Citizens Hall
            137 N 8th Street, Payette
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-5-        Church of the Brethren 
            4th Street & Minnesota Ave., Fruitland
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-6-        Fruitland City Hall  
           200 Whitley Dr., Fruitland
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-7-        Community Center (Farmers Mutual)
            209 Iowa Avenue, Fruitland
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-8-        New Plymouth Assembly of God Church 
            4025 Highway 30, New Plymouth
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-9-        New Plymouth LDS Church
          521 S Plymouth Ave., New Plymouth   _______________________________________

-10-      First Baptist Church
  
            204 E. Elm, New Plymouth

            

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.

  • Drivers License
  • Idaho ID Card
  • Any document which contains a valid address in the precinct in which you live, along with a picture ID.

 

Q: Who can register to vote?

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  • Anyone who is a U. S. citizen, 18 years old, and reside within this state and within the county at least 30 days prior to election at which he/she desires to vote.
  • You are not eligible to vote if you have been convicted of a felony and your rights have not been restored.

    You need to register again if you have:

     

    • Changed your name
    • Moved to a different address
    • Not voted within the last four years

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