We are confident that Trump and all Republicans on the ballot will win in Kootenai County.
You can change the course of North Idaho College by voting for Knudtsen, Havercroft, and Durbin.
Vote for all 3 of these candidates to Save NIC!
I am not a registered voter. Can I register to vote on November 5th?
YES, by going to the Kootenai County Elections office at 1808 N. 3rd Street in Coeur d'Alene. You must provide a utility bill or other proof of residency plus a valid form of ID. You can call them at 208-446-1030. You can also register at your designated polling location on election day, with valid ID and proof of residency.
Can I vote for only the people I know on the ballot but not everyone or every office, and have my ballot be valid?
YES. You don't have to vote in every race for your ballot to be counted. However, your vote in local races could make the difference whether a candidate wins or loses. Last Spring, there was a legislative race in eastern Idaho where a candidate won by only 2 votes.
What is the deadline to get an absentee ballot for the November election?
The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the November General Election is Friday, October 25th.
Can I vote Early?
Early voting begins on October 15th, through Friday, November 1st. You must visit the County Elections office at 1808 N. 3rd Street in Coeur d'Alene to vote prior to election day on November 5th.
What nonpartisan offices in Kootenai County are on the November ballot?
The nonpartisan office candidates on this year’s November ballot are North Idaho College Trustees, Magistrates, and Soil & Water District. There will also be levies for school and fire districts. There is also an Idaho constitutional amendment and proposition on the ballot.
If I go to the Elections office in Coeur d'Alene will they know what ballot I need to have? Even if I live in Hayden?
YES, if you are a registered voter they will have everything you need.
What if I am not in town on November 5th how can I vote?
You can vote early in person at the Kootenai County elections office 8AM-5PM from October 15th until Friday November 1st. Address: 1808 N. 3rd Street, Coeur d'Alene.
If I use a pen on my ballot will it void the vote?
NO, a black or blue pen is suggested.
What is the easiest way to find my polling place and how long are they open?
On Election Day, polling sites will be open 8AM to 8PM. Find your precinct & polling site at: voteidaho.gov or www.NorthIdahoRepublicans.org
What is a Republican Precinct Committeeman?
Each county voting precinct has one (1) elected Republican “Precinct Committeeman” (PC) position available. The Precinct Committeeman represents the GOP in that precinct, and sits on the county central committee [KCRCC], which meets once a month; and is a key part of the grassroots of the official Idaho Republican Party and the national GOP. Precinct Committeemen are elected every two years in the Republican primary.
What do Precinct Committeemen do?
These elected neighborhood political party members make up the local central committees (Republican or Democrat) in Kootenai County. Their main purpose is to represent and inform the voters in their precinct and help their party members get elected in November.
What are Rhinos/Rinos and why is it a bad or good thing?
Some uninformed name-callers sometimes refer to traditional Republicans as RINOs (Republicans in Name Only).
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