Candidate filing period for Idaho Falls Mayor and City Council 2025 election opens Aug. 18
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IDAHO FALLS ~ Idaho Falls is gearing up for its upcoming municipal election, set to take place on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. As the city prepares for this important event, residents who are interested in serving their community are being encouraged to review the candidacy requirements and key deadlines.

The election will include races for Mayor and City Council Seats 2, 4, and 6, each with a four-year term. These elected officials hold significant responsibility in shaping the policies, priorities, and future of Idaho Falls.

The official candidate filing period will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 18th, 2025 and will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 29th, 2025. During this time, individuals who wish to run for office must submit their declaration of candidacy in person to the Idaho Falls City Clerk's Office during regular business hours from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

In order to be eligible for office, candidates must meet certain requirements including being at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a registered voter within the City of Idaho Falls with a primary residence in the city. It is also important that their voter registration address matches the address listed on their declaration of candidacy.

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For those seeking more information or have questions about the municipal election process or filing procedures can visit the Municipal Election page on the City's website or contact the Idaho Falls City Clerk's Office at (208)612-8415. Additionally, individuals can refer to the City Council Candidate Guide to learn more about the role of Mayor and City Council as well as information about various city departments.

To gain a better understanding of Idaho's municipal elections including voter registration procedures, polling locations and campaign finance guidelines voters can visit VoteIdaho.gov.

On Tuesday November 4th, polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the municipal election. Voters are encouraged to confirm their polling location by using the Vote Idaho polling place lookup tool on VoteIdaho.gov. This is an important opportunity for residents of Idaho Falls to have their voices heard and play a role in shaping the future of their city.

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