FAQs • How do I find out when there is an election?

How do I find out when there is an election?: There are three possible elections each year. The dates of these elections are posted on the county website and the Jefferson Star newspaper legal notice section. Contact the Election Office at 208-745-7756 for more information.

Elections

1. How do I register to vote?: You can register online at voteidaho.gov.
You can register in person at the Jefferson County Election Office 210 Courthouse Way, Annex Ste. 10 Rigby, Idaho 83442.
You can register at your voting place on election day.

2. Can I register on election day?: You can register to vote on election day. You will need to bring a valid photo ID and proof of residency.

3. I've moved since the last election. What do I need to do?: You can update your address online at voteidaho.gov.
You can update in person at the Jefferson County Election Office 210 Courthouse Way, Annex Ste. 10 Rigby, Idaho 83442.
You can update your address at your designated polling place on election day.

4. How do I find out when there is an election?: There are three possible elections each year. The dates of these elections are posted on the county website and the Jefferson Star newspaper legal notice section. Contact the Election Office at 208-745-7756 for more information.

5. I'm in the military how do I request a ballot? How does my spouse request a ballot?: Military and their spouses and Overseas Citizens can use the Federal Post Card Application for registration and absentee voting. For more information, go to the Federal Voting Assistance Program Website or call the Election Office at 208-745-7756.

6. Will my mailed absentee ballot be counted if it arrives after election day?: No, absentee ballots must be to the Election Office: 210 Courthouse Way, Annex Ste. 060 Rigby, Idaho 83442, by 8:00 pm on election day for the ballot to be counted.

7. How do I change my party affiliation?: Voters may change or declare their party affiliation by completing the Idaho Political Party Affiliation Declaration Form and returning it to the Election Office, by mail, in person or email it to voter@co.jeffeson.id.us . For a primary election, an elector may change their political party affiliation or become "unaffiliated" by filing a signed form with the county clerk no later than the 10th Friday prior to such primary election, as provided for in Idaho Code 34-704.

8. Where do I vote?: Visit voteidaho.gov enter your address to find your polling location. Or call the Election Office at 208-745-7756.

9. Are the polling places ADA accessible?: Yes, our polling locations are ADA accessible.

10. How can I become a poll worker?: If you are interested in becoming a poll worker, please email the Election Office at voter@co.jefferson.id.us or call 208-745-7756.