(1)  In addition to possessing all other qualifications, in order to become a candidate of a political party at the general election, those candidates whose names are written in at the primary election must:
(a)  Receive at least the following number of write-in votes at the primary election:
(i)  One thousand (1,000) for any statewide office;
(ii)  Five hundred (500) for a congressional district office;
(iii)  Fifty (50) for a legislative district office; or
(iv)  Five (5) for a county office; and
(b)  File a declaration of intent for that office, pursuant to section 34-702A, Idaho Code.
(2)  Candidates who are required to file with the secretary of state shall pay the filing fee required for that office no later than the deadline for filing a declaration of intent pursuant to section 34-702A, Idaho Code, or shall file a petition pursuant to section 34-626, Idaho Code.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 34-702

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(3)  No write-ins shall be allowed for judicial office.