City Council Election Information
The Twin Falls City Council consists of seven seats that are open to all city residents on a rotational basis. This page provides the necessary forms and documents required by all candidates to run for office within Twin Falls City Government. If you have questions regarding candidacy forms, please contact the Executive Clerk of the City of Twin Falls via email or at 208-735-7245. |
Candidate Forms
Declaration of Candidacy and Petition for CandidacyAll candidates are required to file for candidacy with the Twin Falls City Clerk. The necessary form is available here. | Appointment, Certification of Political TreasurerCampaigns are required to assign a treasurer to manage incoming campaign funds on behalf of the candidate and must file with the Twin Falls City Clerk. | Declaration of Intent for Write-in CandidatesTo be considered as a viable write-in candidate, this form must be completed and returned to the Twin Falls City Clerk no later than 5 p.m. October 8. | Campaign Financial Disclosure ReportDownload the Campaign Finance Disclosure Form (blank). |
Candidate Withdrawal FormsTo withdraw candidacy for office, this form must be completed, signed, and submitted to the Twin Falls City Clerk prior to election day. | Election ManualThe City of Twin Falls oversees candidate filings for city elections and assists with answering questions from residents about city elections. | Campaign Finance Reporting ManualThe 2019 Campaign Finance Reporting Manual provides candidates and campaign treasurers with an understanding of their responsibilities under Idaho Code. | 48 Hour Notice of Contributions and Loans Received More Than $1,000Use this form to report contributions of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more, received more than forty-eight hours before the general election. |
Council Seats & Terms
*City council members serve four-year terms that expire in December. | Council Candidate RequirementsCandidates for mayor and council may put their names on the ballot by filing a Declaration of Candidacy indicating the office for which they are running, the term of the office, and confirming that they are qualified to hold the office, meaning they are:
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