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Welcome to Nez Perce County Elections. Use the Voter Information Tools below to get you ready to vote in Idaho quickly and easily. Check your registration, register to vote, request an absentee ballot, and more!

If you have questions concerning registration, absentee ballots, or accessible voting, our Elections Department is available at 208-799-3020.

 

Lewiston School District #1 Supplemental Levy Election

Genesee Joint School District #282
Supplemental Levy Election
Highland Joint School District #305
Supplemental Levy Election
Kendrick Joint School District #283
School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund Levy Election
Kendrick Joint School District #283
Supplemental Levy Election
 


CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION

If you have previously voted in Idaho, chances are you are already registered. You can use this tool to look up and verify your voter registration record.

 

NEW/UPDATE REGISTRATION

If you are not registered, or you need to update your registration information, you can use this tool to submit a voter registration application.

 

ABSENTEE BALLOT

You may request an absentee ballot for any reason. You must be properly registered to vote before requesting an absentee ballot.

 

CANDIDATES

Check here for Candidates information when it becomes available.

 

 

 

 

 

FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE

Please call the Elections Department to find your polling place. 208-799-3020
 
 

 

 

EARLY VOTING

Early Voting begins Monday, February 13th and runs though Friday, March 10th. Voting will be in the Audiotr/Recorder's Office at the Nez Perce County Courthouse.

Election Notices

EARLY VOTING ENDS

Friday, March 10, 2023 is the last day for Nez Perce County residents to vote early in-person for the following March 14, 2023 elections:

Genesee Joint School District #282 Supplemental Levy Election
Highland Joint School District #305 Supplemental Levy Election
Kendrick Joint School District #283 Supplemental Levy Election
Kendrick Joint School District #283 Plant Facilities Election
Lewiston Independent School District #1 Supplemental Levy Election

The Auditor Recorder’s Office, Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main St., Lewiston, will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for early voting.

THANK YOU!
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk


BALLOT DEADLINE

All ballots for the March 14, 2023 Genesee, Highland, Kendrick and Lewiston School District Elections must be received in the Auditor Recorder’s office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, March 14, 2023 in order to be counted.

Ballots may be returned by mail or hand delivered to the Nez Perce County Auditor Recorder’s office at 1230 Main St., Lewiston.

Ballots received after 8:00 p.m. March 14, 2023 will not be counted regardless of postmark date.

THANK YOU!
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, March 8th.  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 in the School Election will be tested.  The general public and members of the media are urged to attend.

THANK YOU!
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk


APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR
MAIL-OUT ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Friday, March 3, 2023 is the last day applications for mail-out absentee ballots may be received by the county clerk for the following March 14, 2023 elections:

Genesee Joint School District #282 Supplemental Levy Election
Highland Joint School District #305 Supplemental Levy Election
Kendrick Joint School District #283 Supplemental Levy Election
Kendrick Joint School District #283 Plant Facilities Election
Lewiston Independent School District #1 Supplemental Levy Election

All applications must be received by the Auditor Recorder’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m.

Contact the Auditor Recorder’s Office at 799-3020 for more information.

THANK YOU!
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk 


MAIL-BALLOT INFORMATION

Genesee Joint School District #282 Levy Election
Highland Joint School District #305 Levy Election

Ballots for both the Genesee Joint School District and the Highland Joint School District Elections were mailed to all eligible voters February 21, 2023.  If you have not received a ballot and you are registered and eligible to vote, please contact the Nez Perce County Elections Department immediately.

Ballots must be received by Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to be counted.

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 March 14, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Contact the Election Department at 799-3023 for more information.

THANK YOU!
Patty O. Weeks, Clerk 


VOTING INFORMATION

SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS
MARCH 14, 2023

Early voting is available at the Auditor Recorder’s Office, Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main Street, Lewiston, for the following March 14, 2023 elections:

Genesee Joint School District #282 Levy Election
Highland Joint School District #305 Levy Election
Kendrick Joint School District #283 Levy Election
Kendrick Joint School District #283 Plant Facilities Election
Lewiston Independent School District #1 Levy Election

Early voting is available through Friday, March 10, 2023.

Ballots can also be mailed to registered voters. A written request stating the voter’s name, address as listed on registration, mailing address and voter’s signature is required. Written requests for mail-out ballots must be received by the Auditor Recorder’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2023.

Please contact the Auditor Recorder’s Office at 799-3020 for information.

Patty O. Weeks, Clerk


CLOSE OF PRE-REGISTRATION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Friday, February 17, 2023 is the last day for Nez Perce County voters to pre-register at the Nez Perce County Auditor Recorder’s Office for the following March 14, 2023 school elections:

Genesee Joint School District #282 Supplemental Levy Election
Highland Joint School District #305 Supplemental Levy Election
Kendrick Joint School District #283 Supplemental Levy Election
Kendrick Joint School District #283 Plant Facilities Election
Lewiston Independent School District #1 Supplemental Levy Election

The Auditor Recorder’s Office is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Prospective voters must be at least 18 years old and have lived in Nez Perce County and the school district for 30 days prior to the election.  A voter who is already registered but has had a name or address change must re-register.

Nez Perce County will mail ballots approximately two (2) weeks prior to Election Day to all registered Nez Perce County voters in both the Genesee and the Highland School Districts for these elections.  

For election registration information, or any other questions, please contact the Auditor Recorder’s office at 799-3020 for assistance.

Patty O. Weeks, Clerk


ELECTION CALENDAR FOR 2023

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 2023.
 

March 14, 2023 – May 16, 2023 – August 29, 2023 – November 7, 2023  Bond or Levy Elections
The following school Districts in Nez Perce County may conduct bond or levy questions during the above election dates for 2023: 

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 16, 2023, Declaration of Candidacy Deadline – 5:00 pm March 17, 2023

Prairie-River Library District
103 N Main St
Lapwai, ID 83540
Central Orchards Sewer District
1522 Powers Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
 
Cougar Ridge Water & Sewer District
1057 Big Horn Dr
Lewiston, ID  83501
Lewiston Orchards Sewer District #1
1106 Idaho St
Lewiston, ID 83501
 
Waha Glen Water District
39780 Waha Glen Rd
Lewiston, ID 83501
South Latah Highway District
154 W Chestnut St
Genesee, ID 83832
 
Reubens Community Center District
35222 Ruckman Rd
Reubens, ID 83548
 

 

November 7, 2023, Declaration of Candidacy Deadline – 5:00 pm September 8, 2023

Genesee Cemetery District
140 E Walnut St
Genesee, ID 83832
Gifford Cemetery District
27748 Gifford Reubens Rd
Culdesac, ID 83524
 
Melrose Cemetery District
27437 Melrose Rd
Peck, ID 83545
Nez-Tah Cemetery District
206 E Main St
Kendrick, ID 83537
 
North Clearwater Cemetery District
745 River Pointe Ln
Lenore, ID 83541
Potlatch Cemetery District
35378 South Rd
Kendrick, ID 83537
 
Reubens Cemetery District
35073 Ruckman Rd
Reubens, ID 83548
Southwick Cemetery District
381 Mason Butte Rd
Kendrick, ID 83537
 
City of Culdesac
100 Sixth St
Culdesac, ID 83524
City of Lapwai
315 South Main St
Lapwai, ID 83540
 
City of Lewiston
1134 F St
Lewiston, ID 83501
City of Peck
120 W Howard
Peck, ID 83545
 
Arrow Junction Fire District
23859 Hewett Rd
Juliaetta, ID 83535
Big Canyon Fire District
313 N Main St
Peck, ID 83545
 
Genesee Rural Fire District
132 E Walnut
Genesee, ID 83832
Sunnyside Fire District
7028 Cavendish Hwy
Lenore, ID 83541
 
Wheatland Fire District
7301 Lapwai Rd
Lewiston, ID 83501
JK Recreation District
420 1st Ave
Juliaetta, ID 83535
 
Culdesac School District #342
600 Culdesac Ave
Culdesac, ID 83524
Genesee School District #282
330 W Ash St
Genesee, ID 83832
 
Highland School District #305
112 Boulevard Ave
Craigmont, ID 83523
Joint School District #171
1051 Michigan Ave
Orofino, ID 83544
 
Kendrick School District #283
2001 Hwy 3
Kendrick, ID 83537
Lapwai School District #341
404 S Main St
Lapwai, ID 83540
 
Lewiston Independent School District #1
3317 12th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
 

 

Declarations of candidacy are available at the respective taxing district offices or at the County Clerk’s office, 1230 Main St., Lewiston, ID.

Signed  _____________________________  
Patty Weeks, Nez Perce County Clerk
December 20, 2022 
(208)799-3020

Campaign Finance

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Campaign finance management system for candidates and treasurers. Use the link below to the portal to create an account, appoint a treasurer, file reports and find campaign finance forms.

Campaign Finance Portal

The public may view campaign finance reports by using the link below.

Campaign Finance Reports (Public)

NEW Legislative Districts

Legislative Districts 6 & 7

(Click on map to view)
 
Full Map
 
Detailed Boundary Lines

Important Dates - 2023

IMPORTANT DATES

February 17th:  Pre-registration Deadline: Voter registration must be received by the county clerk for the March 14th election.

March 3rd:  Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. for the March 14th election.

March 10th:  Early voting ends at 5 p.m. for the March 14th election.

March 14th:  Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Voted absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk by 8 p.m. for the March 14th election.

March 14th:  Election Day

March 15th:  Voter Registration Reopens.  

March 17th:  Candidate Filing Deadline:  Petitions must be filed by 5 p.m. with the clerk of the political subdivision for the May 16th election.

March 24th:  Write-In Candidate Deadline: Deadline for write-in candidates to file a declaration of intent with the clerk of the political subdivision for the May 16th election.

March 31st:   Candidate Withdrawal Deadline:  Last day nonpartisan candidates can withdraw from the May 16th election.

Ballot Box Location

PRECINCT MAP

Current Precinct Map
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Absentee Ballot Security
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Vote by Mail Video

If you are interested in learning about voting by mail, please view the "Vote By Mail" video clip below that was produced by a Vote by Mail county.

Clerk

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Patty Weeks

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Clerk/Auditor/Recorder

Office Location
Courthouse, 1st Floor
1230 Main Street
Lewiston, ID 83501

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 896
Lewiston, ID 83501

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone: 208-799-3020
Fax: 208-799-3070

District Court

Office Location
Courthouse, 2nd Floor
1230 Main Street
Lewiston, ID 83501

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 896
Lewiston, ID 83501

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone: 208-799-3040
Court Fax: 208-799-3058

Magistrate Judges' Secretary:
208-799-3050
Magistrate Fax:
208-799-3192

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