Frequently Asked Questions
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 In order to request an absentee ballot by mail for the November 8, 2022 General Election, requests must be received by the Clerk's office no later than 5:00 p.m. October 28, 2022. All absentee ballots must be returned to the clerk’s office at the above address, no later than 8:00 p.m. November 8, 2022, for your vote to count. DO NOT deliver your absentee ballot to a precinct polling place. If you are mailing your ballot back, you may wish to do so no later than the Friday prior to election day. In person voting is available from October 18 - November 4, 2022. I.D. is 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. In person voting is available during office hours from October 18 through November 4, 2022. Sample ballots - please see Election Information tab on this website.
The polling locations will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Precinct 1 - United Methodist Church, Payette Precinct 2 - American Legion Hall, Payette Precinct 3 - Payette City Hall, Payette Precinct 4 - Senior Citizens Hall, Payette Precinct 5 - Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Fruitland Precinct 6 - Fruitland City Hall, Fruitland Precinct 7 - Farmers Mutual Telephone Company, Fruitland Precinct 8 - Westside Assembly of God Church, New Plymouth Precincts 9 and 10 - New Plymouth School District Office, 222 N Plymouth Ave., New Plymouth
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How can I receive an absentee ballot by mail?
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.
When and where can I absentee vote in person?
Where can I obtain a sample ballot?
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.
What is the last day I can register to vote?
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 the Friday prior to the election. You must have picture ID, and proof of 30-day residency such as one of the following:
Idaho ID Card
Any document which contains a valid address in the precinct in which you live, along with a picture IDWho can register to vote?
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.
Where can I get a voter registration card?
You can pick up a voter registration card at the clerk’s office, or call 642-6000 to have one mailed to you.