Election staff readies for turnout
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
CANYON COUNTY — Although election day turnout can be hard to predict, Canyon County Clerk Bill Hurst said officials are ready for an influx of voters Tuesday.
Off-year municipal elections tend to have lower turnout than those with statewide and presidential candidates, but several high-profile issues have arisen in this round.
Local residents will vote on several key races, including Caldwell and Nampa mayoral positions, a host of city council seats and a hotly debated jail bond.
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Because of the jail bond, even Canyon County residents who live outside city limits will be able to cast ballots. It's possible interest in the $46 million measure could draw more voters to the polls than would otherwise go.
"We're prepared for a 60 to 70 percent turnout," Hurst said. "Whether that'll happen, I don't know."
Absentee voting has been light, Hurst said, with just a handful of people per day at the election office in Caldwell.
Voters with questions about where they need to go to vote can call the Elections Office at 454-7562.
Voting information for city races
SOUTHWEST IDAHO — Voters will decide who will occupy a number of contested city positions as well as the fate of a proposed Canyon County jail in local elections Tuesday.
Statewide preregistration is closed, but voters can still register on Election Day or register and vote early on Monday.
Vote early
To vote early in person
today, visit the Canyon County Elections Office, 1102 E. Chicago Ave. in Caldwell. Those not already registered to vote will need to bring a photo ID and proof of local residency, such as a utility bill.
Register on election day
You can register at the polls on election day. You'll need a photo ID and proof of residency in the precinct, such as a utility bill.
Find your polling place
Those who plan to vote on Election Day can find out where they need to be online at idahovotes.gov.
Click on "Am I registered? Where do I vote?" on the left side of the page, then "Where do I vote?" and input the requested information.
More voting information at Election Central
