Idaho Code § 34-702

Requirements for write-in candidates at primary.
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In addition to possessing all other qualifications, in order to become a candidate of a political party at the general election, those candidates whose names are written in at the primary election must receive at least the following number of write-in votes at the primary election:
(1) One thousand (1,000) for any statewide office;
(2) Five hundred (500) for a congressional district office;
(3) Fifty (50) for a legislative district office;
(4) Five (5) for a county office;
file a declaration of candidacy for that office, and must pay the filing fee required for that office within ten (10) days following the primary election canvass; provided, however, that no write-ins shall be allowed for judicial office.

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