Voting deadlines approaching fast

Two voting deadlines are coming up, according to Kootenai County Clerk Jim Brannon.

Voters who want an absentee ballot mailed to them need to submit their request by 5 p.m. Friday, and voters who want to cast their ballots early in person have until Friday, Nov. 4 to do that.

To request an absentee ballot, the request form can be downloaded from the county elections office’s webpage: kcgov.us/elections. The form can be returned to the elections office by mail, fax, or email. Those who want to vote early in person can do so weekdays through Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the elections office, 1808 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene.

To vote, registered voters should bring their photo IDs with them to cast their ballots. Those who have moved or have had a name change must re-register to vote. They must also bring a photo ID and proof of residency, such as a utility bill or auto insurance certificate with the voter’s current residence address listed, dated at least 30 days prior to their voting date. These same requirements also apply to new registrants.

Voters with questions about their proof of residency documents should call the elections office at 446-1030.