(City of Pocatello Press Release, August 12, 2025)
Candidate Filing Begins for City of Pocatello
First Day to File for Candidacy is August 18
The City of Pocatello will hold its general election Tuesday, November 4, 2025, for the purpose of electing a Mayor (four-year term) and Council Member Seats 4, 5, and 6 (each for four-year terms).
The first day to file a Declaration of Candidacy is Monday, August 18, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Forms will be available in the Mayor’s Office at Pocatello City Hall, 911 North 7th Avenue, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline to file is Friday, August 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy with the City Clerk, accompanied by:
- A nonrefundable filing fee of $40.00; or
- A petition of candidacy signed by at least five (5) qualified city electors, verified by the County Clerk’s Office.
In addition, candidates must affirm that they:
- Are a qualified elector
- Are at least 18 years of age
- Are a U.S. citizen
- Have their primary residence within the city limits
- Have a voter registration address matching their residence address on the declaration
- Have been a resident of the City for at least 30 days prior to filing
For more information, please contact Konni R. Kendell, City Clerk, at 208-234-6215.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of Pocatello to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are disabled and require an accommodation, please contact Skyler Beebe with two (2) business days’ advance notice at sbeebe@pocatello.gov; 208.234.6248; or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
