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 You must be registered to vote by April 20, 2018, in order to request an absentee ballot by mail for the May 15, 2018, Primary Election. 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 May 15, 2018, Primary Election will be May 3, 2018; however in-person absentee voting at the clerk’s office will continue until 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2018. All absentee ballots must be returned to the clerk’s office at the above address, no later than 8:00 p.m. May 15, 2018, 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 link to download an Application For Absent Elector’s Ballot that you may print out and send in to the clerk’s office. Sample ballots for the Primary Election can be obtained at the clerk's office, for a copy please call (208)642-6000. Sample ballots for the Primary Election can be downloaded here
The polling locations will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. -1- United First Methodist Church -2- American Legion Hall -3- Payette City Hall - Council Chambers -4- Senior Citizens Hall -5- Corpus Christi Catholic Church -6- Fruitland City Hall -7- Community Center (Farmers Mutual) -8- New Plymouth Assembly of God Church -9- & -10 - First Baptist Church
Drivers License
You need to register again if you have:
Click here to download the Voter Registration Form
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?
For the upcoming May 15, 2018, Primary Election, absentee voting will begin April 2, 2018. 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 11, 2018.
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.
502 N 11th Street, Payette
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301 S Iowa Ave, Payette
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700 Center Avenue, Payette
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137 N 8th Street, Payette
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900 NW 7th Street, Fruitland
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200 Whitley Dr., Fruitland
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303 SW 3rd Street, Fruitland
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4025 Highway 30, New Plymouth
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204 East Elm Street, New Plymouth What is the last day I can register to vote?
Voter pre-registration closes 25 days prior to an election. Regarding the May 15, 2018, Primary Election voter pre-registration closes on April 20, 2018. 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 11, 2018, 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.
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.