Idaho § 43-208 - Canvass of returns
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 43-208 — Canvass of returns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-208. Canvass of returns
The board of directors must meet at its usual place of meeting on or before the next regularly scheduled board meeting following each election to canvass the returns, and they shall proceed in the same manner and with like effect, as near as may be, as the board of county commissioners in canvassing the returns of general elections, and when they shall have declared the result, the secretary shall enter a statement of the result on the records of the board of directors as required by section 43-213 , Idaho Code. The board of directors must declare elected the person or persons having the highest number of votes for each office.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 43-208
What does Idaho Statutes § 43-208 cover?
Section 43-208 ("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.
How do I cite Idaho § 43-208?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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