County Clerk Rick Hogaboam expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I’m thrilled to be adding Kyle to our Canyon County team. His professional certifications as an accountant, fraud examiner, and collective employment history with the State of Idaho, which involved fiduciary responsibilities and audits, will serve us well in his new capacity as controller. He shares a commitment to fiscal accuracy, transparency, and reporting that align with my goals of ensuring a culture of integrity, stewardship, and trust with public dollars in Canyon County.”

Kyle has served as a Bureau Chief for the Agriculture Inspections Division at the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, where he managed programs and provided audit and accounting expertise. His responsibilities included assisting with program budget development, supervising team members, and ensuring compliance with regulations. His strategic direction and financial oversight significantly contributed to the department’s success.

With over a decade of audit experience at the Legislative Services Audit Division for the State of Idaho, Kyle has conducted Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR), Single Audits, Opinion Audits and Management Reviews. As an audit team lead for over six years, he demonstrated his ability to manage complex financial audits and ensure robust internal controls were in place and regulatory adherence.

He will assist and coordinate with all county departments in reviewing financial projections, monitoring budgets, and providing timely financial reports. His expertise will be instrumental in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and maintaining the county’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting status.

Kyle’s leadership and strategic vision will guide our county’s financial administration, and his dedication to public service will support our mission to serve the community with integrity and transparency. Please join us in welcoming Kyle Wilmot to our team and supporting him in his new role.

Kyle said, “I’m really excited to be involved with sharing the narrative of finances at the county-level of government and I can’t wait to dive into the budget and learn more about the levy process here at the County.”

One of his first major projects with the County will be the driving force behind our fiscal year 2025 budget and he said he couldn’t be happier to be a part of the process and getting right to work for our community.

The Board of Canyon County Commissioners would like to welcome Kyle Wilmot, CPA, CFE, as our new County Controller/Auditor. Kyle joins us with an impressive background and extensive experience in financial management, auditing, and administration, making him an invaluable addition to our team.

The L&A test, conducted at the Canyon County Elections Office, thoroughly examined all aspects of the tabulation programming and confirmed the operational readiness of the election system equipment. The test rigorously assessed candidate positions, offices, and measures, including undervote, write-in, and overvote capabilities, as well as the reporting functions of the system.

Canyon County Clerk Rick Hogaboam emphasized the importance of testing the functionality and accuracy of the equipment, stating, “The public has a right to observe this test and is encouraged to attend.”

The Elections Office welcomed constituents to observe the test and took the opportunity to address questions and demonstrate additional accuracy and verification measures, ensuring transparency and confidence in the voting process.

As the May 21 primary election approaches, the Canyon County Elections Office would like to share some important reminders for voters:

Early, In-Person Voting until May 17: Two locations for early in-person voting are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until May 17—the Idaho Hispanic Community Center (315 Stampede Dr., Nampa) and Caldwell Elks Lodge (1015 N. Kimball Ave., Caldwell). Registration is possible during in-person early voting, and any qualified elector in Canyon County may vote at either location.

Election Workers Still Needed: The Canyon County Election Office continues to process interested parties wishing to assist as poll workers. Interested parties are encouraged to visit https://elections.canyoncounty.id.gov/become-a-poll-worker/. With some training classes scheduled for later this week, there is still plenty of time to get interested individuals signed up to help at the poll locations around the county.

Printed, Hand-Marked Ballot Option: Early voting locations and select election day locations will feature a new print-on-demand ballot option for voters who prefer to mark their choices by pen on a printed ballot.

Sample Ballots: Sample ballots are available at Sample-Ballot-Printable.pdf (id.gov). It is highly encouraged that prospective voters come prepared to vote, as ballot choices vary based on political affiliation and jurisdiction.

The Canyon County Elections Office remains committed to conducting fair, secure, and transparent elections encouraging all eligible voters to participate in the democratic process.

For more information, visit the Canyon County Elections Office website at https://elections.canyoncounty.id.gov/ or call 208-454-7562.

The Canyon County Elections Office is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Logic and Accuracy (L&A) test, a crucial step in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the upcoming May 21 primary election. The Elections Office welcomed constituents to observe the test and took the opportunity to address questions and demonstrate additional accuracy and verification measures, ensuring transparency and confidence in the voting process.

The Canyon County Elections Office is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Logic and Accuracy (L&A) test, a crucial step in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the upcoming May 21 primary election. The Elections Office welcomed constituents to observe the test and took the opportunity to address questions and demonstrate additional accuracy and verification measures, ensuring transparency and confidence in the voting process.

In addition to the options of in-person voting on election day or early in-person voting at one of the two locations, qualified electors may also request an absentee ballot online at voteidaho.gov. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5:00 p.m. on May 10. Absentee ballots must be returned to the Canyon County Elections Office no later than 8:00 p.m. on May 21.

Voter registration confirmation. Voters can check their voter registration status at voteidaho.gov. The public can still register to vote on election day with valid proof of identification and address verification, but keep in mind that only registered voters may request an absentee ballot. The preregistration deadline is April 26 to register to vote online.

Election worker information. The Canyon County Election Office is still processing interested parties wishing to assist as poll workers. While the office may fill the required slots with the existing applicant pool, interested parties are being added to an on-call list as potential reservists. Interested parties should visit https://voteidaho.gov/become-an-election-worker/.

Voter look-up tool. The Canyon County Election website, https://elections.canyoncounty.id.gov, has helpful resources and information, including a lookup tool to identify your particular precinct. It is being worked on to provide this updated voting location information, but you can identify your voting location by finding your precinct and referencing the attached list of voting locations for all precincts throughout the county. Sample ballots will also be added to the website shortly. Stay tuned for continued updates as election day draws nearer.

Clerk Hogaboam credits the collective efforts of the Election Office and community interest for securing all of these locations: “Kudos to our team and to fine folks of Canyon County for stepping up, big time. Securing 45 locations from partnering venues is one thing, but this isn’t possible without the additional interest of hundreds of members in our community willing to work on election day. The level of interest from prospective poll workers is extremely encouraging. This collective effort will help shorten average commutes, as well as relieve lines, over the alternative of combining more voters into fewer locations. Many thanks to the Caldwell Elks Lodge and Hispanic Cultural Center for their willingness to allow for two weeks of continuous use for early voting. We stand ready to serve with absentee requests, early voting, and on election day.”

For more information, please contact the Canyon County Election Office at (208) 454-7562.

Click here for Polling Locations: 24_04.15_006_press release_Clerk_Poll Locations

Information is courtesy of Canyon County Clerk, Rick Hogaboam:

There has been an increase in inquiries from Canyon County residents seeking information about the upcoming Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus on March 2 and the Primary Elections on May 21. In order to help educate and inform Canyon County residents, please note the following information:

The March 2 Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus is being administered by the Idaho Republican Party. It isn’t being administered by the election office. Information about the caucus and who qualifies to participate and what’s on the ballot can be found here: Home | Idaho Caucus (idahorepublicancaucus.com)

As for caucus locations in Canyon County, as administered by the Republican Party, the Idaho GOP has a resource here: Canyon County | Idaho Caucus (idahorepublicancaucus.com)

If you are unsure what precinct you reside in, you can use this tool: Search for My Voter Record (voteidaho.gov). This Voter Record tool will confirm if you are registered to vote, what affiliation, and also provide information on what precinct you reside in.

Please note that partisan legislative and countywide primary elections, along with other items, will be on the May 21 Primary Election. The Primary Election is administered by the county election office. To be clear, the Republican presidential candidates will not be on the May 21 Primary Election ballot. Additionally, the Idaho Democrat Party is planning on holding their Presidential Caucus on May 23 (2024 Presidential Nomination Caucus | Idaho Democratic Party (idahodems.org)). Please note that the Idaho Democrat Presidential caucus is being administered by the Idaho Democrat Party and subject to their rules and logistical arrangements.

Primary Election poll locations will differ in most cases from the caucus locations of both the Idaho GOP and Idaho Democrat presidential caucuses. Don’t assume that your normal poll location is the same location for the caucuses, nor assume that your caucus location will be the same poll location for the May 21 Primary Election. If you plan to participate in either the Republican or Democrat Caucus, it’s important you check the Idaho GOP or Idaho Democrat website to confirm logistics. As for poll locations for the May 21 Primary Election, we are finalizing logistics and will release information once it’s confirmed. We will also update the Canyon County voter lookup tool once locations are confirmed so that you can both find your primary poll location and a sample ballot for reference.