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