Idaho § 31-210 - Canvass of returns
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 31-210 — Canvass of returns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-210. Canvass of returns
The returns for county seat elections shall be canvassed by the same officers and in the same manner as the returns for county and precinct officers are canvassed, and the result of the vote for the removal of the county seat shall be officially declared by the county board of canvassers in the following manner:
They shall record the total votes cast in each ward or precinct both for and against the proposed removal, upon the book provided for recording the results of the general election. This record shall be made upon a separate page, or pages, of said book, and after the record is complete and the total result known, they shall make a complete copy of such record, certified to by each member of the board. They shall deposit this certificate with the county auditor, who shall, without delay, file the same with the clerk of the district court which authorized the election, and the auditor shall also cause a copy of the certificate to be published in some newspaper of general circulation in the county.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 31-210
What does Idaho Statutes § 31-210 cover?
Section 31-210 ("Canvass of returns") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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