Information For Voters

Election Day is November 7, 2023

Boise General Election Information 2023

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2023 Key Dates

  • Candidates file for mayor or city council seats from: August 28 - September 8, 2023
  • Write-in Candidate Deadline: September 8, 2023
  • Candidates can withdraw through: September 22, 2023
  • Election Day: November 7, 2023

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Key Candidate Information

City Council Candidates Run by District

In 2020, the Idaho Legislature passed a bill requiring cities with populations over 100,000 people to create districts for city council elections. In 2022, the Boise Districting commission updated the districts for the 2023 election cycle.

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Candidates File Election Documents

Candidates submit several documents that are available for review, including financial reports and their Declaration of Candidacy. Check out more on where to find this information.

City Election Documents

See Candidates in Your District

As candidates officially file their Declaration of Candidacy for mayor or city council, you can see their bios and other information they have provided below.

Meet the Candidates

Candidate Terms and Unopposed Races

In 2020, the Idaho Legislature passed a bill requiring cities with populations over 100,000 people to create districts for city council elections. They also directed cities to declare any unopposed candidate elected, meaning candidates without opposition will not appear on the ballot. This year, all six council districts are up for election – four districts have competitive races and two are unopposed. Residents can only vote for the City Council seat in their district.

Odd-numbered districts will run for four-year terms and even-numbered districts will run for two-year terms so that council elections are staggered.

PositionTerm
Mayor4 Years
City Council District 14 Years
City Council District 22 Years
City Council District 34 Years
City Council District 42 Years
City Council District 54 Years
City Council District 62 Years

Any registered voter in Boise can vote in the mayoral election. To check your voter registration status, visit Ada County Elections.


Sample Ballot

Ada County Elections provides the option to see a customized ballot for the upcoming election, specific to your voting precinct.

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Election Results

General Election results are available through Ada County Elections.

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