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Nampa candidates must file Aug. 18–29; county verifies residency and packet becomes public record
Summary
City of Nampa officials told prospective candidates at an information session that candidate filings open Aug. 18, close at 5 p.m. Aug. 29, and must include residency verification from Canyon County. Filing packets become public record; candidates may pay a $40 fee or submit a nominating petition.
City of Nampa officials told prospective candidates at an information session that the filing window for municipal offices opens Aug. 18 and closes at 5 p.m. on Aug. 29, and that council candidates must reside in the district at the time they file.
The filing process requires county verification. Haley Hicks, director of elections for Canyon County, said election staff will “make sure that you're a qualified elector within Canyon County,” including checking voter registration and district residency. Candidates must bring the county’s verification to the Nampa city clerk’s office for final acceptance.
At the session, Shar Tippen, Nampa city clerk, outlined the paperwork and practical steps candidates must follow. Tippen…
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