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 last 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 street 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. Send your written request to: Payette County Clerk at 1130 3rd Ave. N. #104, Payette, Idaho 83661 The last date for the clerk’s office to receive a request to mail out an absentee ballot for the upcoming election will be Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

You must be registered to vote by April 22, 2011, in order to request an absentee ballot by mail for May 17, School Elections.  If you are not registered by that date, your option for absentee voting will be to register at the clerk’s office at the Courthouse: 1130 3rd Ave. N. #104 Payette, Idaho 83661, and vote there at that 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 Wednesday, May 11, 2011; however in-person absentee voting at the clerk’s office will continue until 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011. 

All absentee ballots must be returned to the clerk’s office at the above address, no later than 8:00 p.m. May 17, 2011, for your vote to count.  DO NOT deliver your absentee ballot to a precinct polling place. 

I.D. is now required to vote either in person at the Clerk's office or to vote at the polls.

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 May 17, 2011, School Election, absentee voting will begin April 19, 2011. 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. Friday, May 13, 2011.

Q: Where can I obtain a sample ballot?

A: Sample ballots for the May 17, 2011, School Elections will be available in the clerk’s office by April 19, 2011.

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

            620 S 8th Street, Payette

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-4-        Senior Citizens Hall

             137 N 8th Street, Payette
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-5-        Corpus Christi Catholic Church

              900 NW 7th Street, 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
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-10-       First Baptist Church

              204 East Elm Street, New Plymouth

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Q: What is the last day I can register to vote?

A: Voter pre-registration closes 25 days prior to an election (April 22, 2011).  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 prior to Friday, May 13, 2011, at 5:00 p.m., 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?

A:

  • 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