Candidate Filing Period Opens in Twin Falls County

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX)-Candidates who want to run for public office in Twin Falls County you have 12 days to file with the County Clerks Office. According to County Clerk Kristina Glascock, candidates who wish to run for office as county commissioner, clerk, treasurer, assessor, coroner, or a precinct committee person in the May 17, 2022 Primary Election must file between February 28 and March 11 (no later than 5 p.m. on the last day). Those running in a specific political party or for a judicial position have two options: file a declaration of candidacy and pay a filing fee, or file and submit a nomination petition with verified signatures. Those that run as independent candidates don't pay a filling fee. Also, they will only show up on the General election ballot. Those needing to pickup declaration of candidacy forms and petitions can print them from www.twinfallscounty.org, or call the County Clerks office at 208-736-4004. Candidates can also request one by mail to Kristina Glascock, Twin Falls County Clerk, 630 Addison Avenue West, P.O. Box 126, Twin Falls Idaho 83303-0126.