Election Calendar/Notices
Election Notices:
EARLY VOTING ENDS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024, is the last day for Nez Perce County residents who are unable to go to the polls on Election Day to early vote for the November 5, 2024 General election.
The Brammer Building, 1225 Idaho St. will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for early voting.
Please contact the Auditor Recorder’s office at 208-799-3020 with any questions.
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk
ABSENTEE BALLOT RETURN DEADLINE
Absentee ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election must be received in the Auditor Recorder’s office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2024 in order to be counted.
Ballots may be returned by mail, hand delivered to the Nez Perce County Auditor Recorder’s office, or put in the Election Drop box located at the back of the Courthouse, 1230 Main St, Lewiston, ID, 83501.
Ballots received after 8:00 p.m. November 5, 2024 will not be counted regardless of postmark date.
Contact the Auditor Recorder’s Office at 208-799-3020 with any questions.
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk
EARLY VOTING – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
Nez Perce County will have early voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election available Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Brammer Building, located at 1225 Idaho Street, Lewiston, ID 83501.
For additional information, contact the Auditor Recorder’s office at 208-799-3020.
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk
RIMROCK-23 PRECINCT MAIL-BALLOT INFORMATION
General Election
Ballots for the General Election were mailed to all eligible voters in the Rimrock-23 Mail-Ballot Precinct October 15, 2024. If you have not received a ballot and you are registered and eligible to vote, please contact the Nez Perce County Elections Department immediately.
The last day to return your ballot is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 by 8:00 p.m.
If you need to register to vote, or re-register due to a name or address change, Election Day Registration and voting will be available at the Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main St, Lewiston, on November 5, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Acceptable documentation is required to register.
Contact the Election Department at 208-799-3020 for more information.
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk
MAIL-OUT ABSENTEE BALLOT
REQUEST FORM DEADLINE
Friday, October 25, 2024, is the last day applications for mail-out absentee ballots may be received by the county clerk for the November 5, 2024 General election.
All applications must be received by the Auditor’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m.
Voters who are unable to go to the polls on Election Day can vote early through Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Brammer Building, 1225 Idaho St, Lewiston.
Contact the Auditor Recorder’s Office at 208-799-3020 for more information.
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk
ELECTION EQUIPMENT TEST
A test to certify the accuracy of Nez Perce County election equipment is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30th. This test will be held at the Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main Street, in the Auditor Recorder’s office.
Counting equipment to be used n the General Election will be tested. The general public and members of the media are urged to attend.
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk
EARLY VOTING FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
Early voting is now availabe at the Brammer Building, 1225 Idaho Street for the November 5, 2024 General Election.
Early voting is available through Friday, November 1, 2024.
Ballots can also be mailed to registered voters. Please contact the Auditor Recorder’s Office at 208-799-3020 for more information.
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk
Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline
November 5, 2024 Election
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Declarations of Candidacy for the following taxing district of Nez Perce County must be filed with the district clerk/secretary at the following office no later than 5:00 pm on August 30, 2024.
Nez Perce Soil & Water District
27880 Chambers Rd, Culdesac ID
3 Board Member Positions
Declarations of candidacy are available at the taxing district office or at the Nez Perce County Clerk’s office, 1230 Main St., Rm 100, Lewiston, ID.
Dated this 6th day of August, 2024
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk
ELECTION CALENDAR FOR 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the following taxing Districts will be conducting candidate, bond/levy, or other ballot questions in Nez Perce County during the calendar year 2024.
May 21, 2024, August 27, 2024 & November 5, 2024 Bond or Levy Elections
The following school districts in Nez Perce County may conduct bond or levy questions during the above election dates for 2024:
| Culdesac Joint School District #342 | Genesee Joint School District #282 |
| Highland Joint School District #305 | Joint School District #171 |
| Kendrick Joint School District #283 | Lapwai School District #341 |
| Lewiston Independent School District #1 |
May 21, 2024, Declaration of Candidacy Deadline – 5:00 pm March 15, 2024
| Port of Lewiston 1626 6th Ave North Lewiston, ID 83501 |
**Primary if more than 2 candidates have filed for the same commissioner district; otherwise election held on November 5, 2024. |
November 5, 2024, Declaration of Candidacy Deadline – 5:00 pm August 30, 2024
Nez Perce Soil & Water Conservation District
27880 Chambers Road
Culdesac, ID 83524
Declarations of candidacy are available at the respective taxing district offices or at the County Clerk’s office, 1230 Main St., Lewiston, ID.
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Patty Weeks, Nez Perce County Clerk
December 20, 2023
Election Calendar:
GENERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
| August 30 | Nonpartisan Candidate Filing Deadline |
| October 7 | Early Voting begins |
| October 11 | Preregistration deadline |
| October 25 | Absentee Ballot Application Deadline |
| November 1 | Last day for Early Voting at the Nez Perce County Courthouse |
| November 5 | Last day to return absentee ballots to the Nez Perce County Courthouse |
| November 5 | Election Day. Election day registration is available at the polls |
| November 6 | Voter registration reopens |
Nez Perce County Elections
(208) 799-3020
1230 Main Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
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