2021 General Election is November 2nd

Posted on October 20, 2021

We are not far away from the 2021 General Election happening on November 2nd.

If you would like to vote using an absentee ballot, the deadline to request one is coming up. Applications for an absentee ballot must be received by your county clerk’s office by Friday, October 22.

Your absentee ballot must be dropped off in an absentee drop-off box or mailed back to your county clerk’s office by November 2nd.

You can also vote early. Ada County has several early voting locations. Canyon County early voting is available at the Caldwell Train Depot.

If you chose to vote in person, then you can head to your designated polling place on November 2nd to cast your vote. Polls will be open from 8 a.m to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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