Election Information

Election day is Tuesday, November 4th - note that voters in Precinct 001 (North Blaine County) will now vote at Ketchum City Hall (Election Day only).

On the Ketchum ballot this year: Form of Government.

• An adequate number of signatures collected by a community member were validated by the Blaine County Clerk to include a ballot measure that could change Ketchum’s current “mayor-council” form of government to a “council-manager” form of government.

• If approved by a majority (over 50%) of Ketchum voters, the measure would affect how the mayor and council positions would be filled this year.

  • No mayor would be elected from the ballot this fall, the total number of City Council seats would increase from four to five, and all five council positions (even if currently filled) would be immediately up for reelection and filled by votes for candidates from this fall’s ballot if the measure passes.

  • The five City Council candidates on the ballot who receive the most votes would be appointed to these positions—the three receiving the most votes would serve 4-year terms, and the remaining two would serve two-year terms.  

  • After the new council members are sworn in, the City Council will then appoint one member to serve a 2-year term as mayor.

• If the measure is not passed, the positions of mayor and two open city council seats would be filled in the same manner as past elections, with the majority of votes on this fall’s ballot.   

Important dates: The full 2025 Idaho Election Calander can be found online at sos.idaho.gov.

• Aug 18–29: Candidate Filing Window
• Sep 5: Write-In Candidate Filing Deadline; Candidate Withdrawal Deadline; Candidate Certification Deadline
• Sep 25: Absentee Ballots Mailed
• Oct 14–31: Early Voting
• Oct 24: Pre-registration & Absentee Request Deadline
• Nov 4: Election Day

*current list of candidates, deadline for submission is 5pm, August 29, 2025. Officially certified by the City and County clerk offices on September 5, 2025.

Candidate Withdrawal

• Candidates wishing to withdraw must complete and submit the Withdrawal of Candidacy form.
• The withdrawal deadline is Friday, September 5 at 5:00 p.m.

Voter Information

• Absentee ballot requests can be made www.voteidaho.gov or submitted by paper form via email, mail, fax, or in person.
• The deadline to pre-register to vote and request an absentee ballot is Friday, October 24 at 5:00 p.m.
• Early Voting will be available at the Elections Office from October 14 to 31, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Polling place change: Voters in Precinct 001 (North Blaine County) will now vote at Ketchum City Hall (Election Day only)