Idaho Code
Idaho Code § 34-201 (2026)
Secretary of state chief election officer.
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Secretary of state chief election officer.
The secretary of state is the chief election officer of this state, and it is his responsibility to obtain and maintain uniformity in the application, operation and interpretation of the election laws.
The secretary of state is responsible for providing information regarding voter registration procedures and absentee ballot procedures to be used by absent uniformed service voters and overseas voters with respect to elections for federal office as required by section 102 of the uniformed and overseas citizens absentee voting act (42 U.S.C. section 1973 et seq.).
If a national or local emergency or other situation arises which makes substantial compliance with the provisions of the uniformed and overseas citizens absentee voting act impossible or unreasonable, such as a natural disaster or an armed conflict involving United States armed forces, mobilization of those forces, including state national guard and reserve components of this state, the secretary of state may prescribe, by directive, such special procedures or requirements as may be necessary to facilitate absentee voting by those citizens directly affected who otherwise are eligible to vote in this state.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1973–2024 · leading case: Gibbons v. Cenarrusa, 92 P.3d 1063 (Idaho 2002).
Gibbons v. Cenarrusa, 92 P.3d 1063 (Idaho 2002). “I.C. § 34-201 *1065 states, "Secretary of state chief election officer.”
Henry v. Ysursa, 231 P.3d 1010 (Idaho 2008). “Finally, Petitioners argue that the Secretary of State should have the implied or inherent power to determine whether Rammell truthfully stated that he was not a member of any political party in his declaration of candidacy and whether the county clerks correctly certified the…”
Beco Corp. v. Roberts & Sons Constr. Co., 760 P.2d 1120 (Idaho 1988). “§ 34-201, et seq. If the court determines that trial level fees are called for, then it shall address Beco's request for attorney fees on appeal applying Arizona law.”
Labrador v. Idahoans for Open Primaries, 554 P.3d 85 (Idaho 2024). “” I.C. § 34-201. As the chief election officer, the Secretary of State has an important role to play in the initiative and referendum process, but his duties in that regard are expressly prescribed by the statutes governing 9 initiative and referendum elections.”
Cenarrusa v. Peterson, 509 P.2d 1316 (Idaho 1973). “Appellant contends, however, that there are secondary issues for decision concerning the authority of the appellant to issue directives and disseminate supplies and materials.”
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