ID S1157

Independent presidential candidates must file a declaration of candidacy by August 1, stating no political party affiliation, with a petition signed by 1,000 qualified electors attached

Only the presidential candidate files the declaration; the vice presidential candidate is certified separately by September 1 along with presidential electors

Removes previous requirement that president and vice president file joint declarations as candidates for "one office"

Petition signatures must be verified by September 1, and petition circulators are not required to be Idaho residents

Secretary of State may grant up to a 5-day extension for certifying vice presidential candidates and electors, with certification to county clerks due by September 7

Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2025