Idaho § 50-410 - Time and manner of filing declarations
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§ 50-410. Time and manner of filing declarations
(1) All declarations of candidacy for elective city offices shall be filed with the clerk of the respective city wherein the elections are to be held during the time period provided in section 34-1404 , Idaho Code. Before a candidate files a petition of candidacy with the city clerk, the petition signatures shall be verified by the county clerk in the manner described in section 34-1807 , Idaho Code, except that the city clerk shall stand in place of the secretary of state. Before any declaration of candidacy and filing fee or petition of candidacy mentioned in section 50-407 , Idaho Code, can be filed, the city clerk shall ascertain that it conforms to the provisions of chapter 4, title 50 , Idaho Code. Write-in candidates shall be governed by section 34-1407 , Idaho Code.
(2) A person shall not be permitted to file a declaration of candidacy for more than one (1) office in any city election.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Idaho Statutes § 50-410 cover?
Section 50-410 ("Time and manner of filing declarations") 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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