Want to vote early in Canyon County? You’ve got to go to Caldwell

With early voting underway, Canyon County is seeing a high turnout at its only location available to cast your ballot early, outside of absentee voting.

Canyon County already had 1,905 people cast early votes through its Elections Office as of Monday morning. In addition, the county had sent out 5,306 absentee ballots and received 2,220 back, said county Elections Supervisor Lisa Power.

So far, no one coming into the Elections Office has had to wait more than 10 minutes to vote, Power said Monday. And, she said, the stream of voters has been steady.

“It’s hit or miss all day every day,” Power said about voting wait times. “We’ve had a very good turnout. It’s been fairly steady.”

Canyon County expects at least a 60 percent voter turnout this year, said Power. She said that’s a rough estimate and “wouldn’t be surprised if it exceeds that.”

Joe Decker, Canyon County spokesman, said officials are encouraging people to vote early in person if they can, rather than ask for absentee ballots. The last day to ask for an absentee ballot is Friday; the county is concerned that mail delivery in some parts of the Treasure Valley can take as long as 10 days, he said.

Where to vote

In-person early voting in Canyon County can be done from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 2 at its Election Office, at 1102 E. Chicago St. in Caldwell.

Election Day is Nov. 6, and polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. that day.

Idaho allows same-day voter registration. To check if you’re registered, visit idahovotes.gov.

Who’s on your ballot? Visit the Idaho Statesman’s voter guide to hear from the candidates in their own words.

For more information, visit the elections website for Canyon County or call 208-454-7562.