Elections

The City of Kuna provides an election process that is open, fair, and responsive to the needs of all eligible citizens. We constantly strive to increase the accessibility and efficiency of the services we provide.


City Council Members and the Mayor serve four-year terms of office. Elections for City Council are held every two years with two of the four seats up for election. Election of the Mayor is held every four years.

MAYOR & COUNCIL SEAT ELECTIONS ARE HELD IN NOVEMBER, CANDIDATES-ELECT ASSUME OFFICE THE FOLLOWING JANUARY.

Seat:
 Term:Assumed Seat:Incumbent:Most Recent Election:Next Election:
 Mayor
4 Years2024 Joe StearNovember 7, 2023November 2, 2027
 Council Member
4 Years2022John B. LarawayNovember 2, 2021November 4, 2025
 Council Member
4 Years2024 Matt BiggsDeclared* 
September 28, 2023		November 2, 2027
 Council Member
4 Years2022 Chris BruceNovember 2, 2021November 4, 2025
 Council Member
4 Year2024 Greg McPhersonDeclared*
September 28, 2023		November 2, 2027

Declaration Of Election*

Idaho State Code §50-405 (2)(a) Provides:

No city with a population of less than one hundred thousand (100,000) shall hold a city election for an office if, after the deadline for filing a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate for the office, it appears:

(i)   For the office of mayor, only one (1) person has filed a declaration of candidacy or a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate;
(ii)  For the office of city council member in cities that have established designated seats, as provided in section 50-707, Idaho Code, only one (1) person has filed a declaration of candidacy or a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate for a particular seat up for election for a two (2) year term or a four (4) year term; or
(iii) For the office of city council member in cities that do not have designated council seats as provided in section 50-707, Idaho Code, the number of people who have filed a declaration of candidacy or a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate is equal to or fewer than the number of council positions up for election for a two (2) year term or a four (4) year term.
(b)  If the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection have been met, the city clerk shall declare such candidate elected. The candidate shall receive a certificate of election and be installed at the first city council meeting in January following the election.


We always welcome and appreciate your comments. For further information or clarification please contact the Office of the Kuna City Clerk at (208) 922-5546 or email the City Clerk.

Elections and Voting

For information on voting, where to vote, registering to vote, etc. visit the Ada County Elections website and/or voteidaho.gov.