Requirements For Write-In Candidates At Primary

TITLE 34 ELECTIONS CHAPTER 7 NOMINATIONS — CONVENTIONS — PRIMARY ELECTIONS 34-702. Requirements for write-in candidates at primary. (1)  In addition to possessing all other qualifications, in order to become a candidate of a political party at the general election, those candidates whose names are written in at the primary election must: (a)  Receive at least the following number of write-in votes at the primary election: (i)  One thousand (1,000) for any statewide office; (ii)  Five hundred (500) for a congressional district office; (iii)  Fifty (50) for a legislative district office; or (iv)  Five (5) for a county office; and (b)  File a declaration of intent for that office, pursuant to section 34-702A , Idaho Code. (2)  Candidates who are required to file with the secretary of state shall pay the filing fee required for that office no later than the deadline for filing a declaration of intent pursuant to section 34-702A , Idaho Code, or shall file a petition pursuant to section 34-626 , Idaho Code. (3)  No write-ins shall be allowed for judicial office.