This article was first published in the Idaho Capital Sun.
The League of Women Voters of Idaho will host several candidate forums for upcoming local election races beginning this week.
Forums will be held so voters can hear from candidates in the Caldwell City Council and mayoral races, the Boise City Council races and the West Ada School District trustee races.
“Candidates will share their priorities, discuss key issues facing the city, and answer questions submitted by the public,” the League of Women Voters of Idaho website says. “The forum is designed to help voters make informed decisions in the upcoming election and to encourage open dialogue between community members and local leaders.”
The 2025 general election will be held Nov. 4. Many cities, school districts and other taxing districts are holding elections this year. To review what’s on your ballot, to view voter registration information and to find your polling place, head to VoteIdaho.gov.
Early, in-person voting may begin on Oct. 14 and end Oct. 31 in the counties that choose to offer those options to voters. Absentee ballot applications must be received by your county clerk by 5 p.m. Oct. 24 for the Nov. 4 election, and the absentee ballots must be returned to county election officials no later than 8 p.m. Nov. 4.
Polls are open on Election Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on Nov. 4.
Here are the details for the League of Women Voters of Idaho’s free candidate forums:
Caldwell
- Caldwell mayoral race: The Caldwell Mayor Candidate Forum will take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at Caldwell City Hall, 205 S. Sixth Ave.
- Caldwell City Council races: The Caldwell City Council Candidate Forum will take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at Caldwell City Hall, 205 S. Sixth Ave.
Boise City Council
- Boise City Council races: The Boise City Council Candidate Forum for District 2 will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Boise’s Valley View Elementary School, 3555 N. Milwaukee St.
- Boise City Council races: The Boise City Council Candidate Forum for District 6 will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Boise’s Pierce Park Elementary, 5015 N. Pierce Park Lane.
West Ada School District
- West Ada School District trustee races: The West Ada School Board Trustee Candidate Forum will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave.
The League of Women Voters is co-sponsoring the Sept. 23 and Sept. 25 Caldwell events with the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce. The Oct. 7 event is co-sponsored by the local American Association of University Women.
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