Due Process Done Right.
Your Clerk's office manages every case filed in Blaine County District Court — civil disputes, family law, felony proceedings. Accurate records. Timely filings. Fair process.
Re-Elect
Stephen Graham.
Blaine County Clerk
Your Clerk's Office
One office. Five jobs. One standard of excellence.
From Carey to Ketchum, Picabo to Smiley Creek — one Clerk's office serving every community in Blaine County.
Honest Budgets, Presented Clearly.
Your money, accounted for — down to the dollar. Presented in a way that links public funds to the services they produce.
Your Public Records, Protected.
Every deed, mortgage, lien, and vital record filed in Blaine County passes through the Recorder's office. Modernized systems. Accurate archives. Accessible to you.
Small Government Done Well.
The Clerk keeps county government running — recording the Board's official actions, fulfilling public records requests, and making sure the gears of local government turn efficiently and transparently.
Community Services, Quietly Delivered.
The Clerk's office administers indigent defense assistance, veterans support programs, and junior college tuition benefits — plus hundreds of public records requests each year. Services most people don't know about until they need them.
Every Vote Counted, Every Time.
Record turnout. On-time certification. Full compliance with Idaho law. Your elections are secure, professional, and nonpartisan — exactly how they should be.
Why It Matters
Your money, tracked and transparent.
The Clerk's office manages Blaine County's budget — every dollar accounted for, every expenditure public. You deserve to know where your tax dollars go and confidence that someone is watching.
Elections run by professionals, not politicians.
Every ballot counted. Every deadline met. Every result certified on time. Election administration should be boring, precise, and nonpartisan. That's how we run it. Check your voter registration or learn more about voting in Idaho.
Your records and your privacy, protected.
Every deed, lien, and mortgage filed in Blaine County passes through the Recorder's office. Fraud Notify alerts, modernized recording systems, and careful stewardship of your personal information — because public records don't mean your privacy doesn't matter. Schedule an appointment with the Recorder's office.
A courthouse that works for you.
Whether you're responding to a citation or serving on a jury, the Clerk's office keeps court operations efficient and accessible. The office also administers indigent assistance, veterans support, and junior college tuition programs.
Your Recorder's office, open and accessible.
Passport appointments, marriage licenses, and land records — all available at the Recorder's office, including walk-ins and Spanish language support.
I chose Idaho. I came here, ran for office, and built a career serving this community.Stephen Graham
Partisanship is the natural enemy of sound public service.
About Stephen
As Blaine County Clerk, Stephen Graham serves as Clerk of the District Court, Chief Budget Officer, Chief Elections Officer, Ex-Officio Auditor, and Ex-Officio Recorder — five constitutional roles, one standard of excellence.
Stephen came to Idaho in 2020 as an artist-in-residence at Ernest Hemingway's historic home in Ketchum — and chose to stay. He lives in the Woodside neighborhood in Hailey, and serves as Concertmaster of the Wood River Valley Orchestra.
First appointed Clerk in September 2021 and subsequently elected, Stephen has administered nine elections and is leading the most significant financial systems modernization in county history. He holds a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University and brings over a decade of experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets — six years in international public health before serving as Blaine County's chief budget officer.
What We've Built
Highest voter turnout in Idaho.
Blaine County recorded the highest voter turnout in the state in the November 2025 election.
Nine elections administered.
Since taking office in September 2021, Stephen has administered nine elections — every one on time, on budget, and certified without incident.
Voter information pamphlet.
Published candidate biographies and ballot text so residents could prepare before Election Day.
150+ student poll workers recruited.
Since 2023, partnering with local schools to bring high school students into elections — building civic engagement from the ground up.
Modernized land records.
Launched new recording software in 2025 after 18 months of planning. Free online access to document indexes, plus Fraud Notify alerts for property owners.
Enterprise financial system — going live summer 2026.
Leading Blaine County's transition to Tyler Technologies' enterprise financial platform — general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and budgeting. On schedule for summer go-live. The most significant modernization of county financial operations in Blaine County history.
Budget transparency.
Built a multi-decade budget analytics database and published an annual budget book and financial report — so the public can see where every dollar goes.
Broadband to Picabo and Carey.
Extended broadband access to underserved communities through federal ARPA funding.
Expanded language access.
Sponsored advanced training for an Idaho Supreme Court–certified Spanish interpreter and additional staff pursuing interpreter certification.
Conversations with Clerks.
As chair of the IACRC Education Committee, Stephen leads a weekly mentorship program pairing nine new and newer elected clerks with experienced colleagues — focused on knowledge transfer, management challenges, and the craft of public service.
In the News
- Idaho Mtn Express Library district lands on May ballot 2026
- Idaho Mtn Express Blaine County to release inaugural Year-End Review 2025
- Idaho Mtn Express County clerk's office rolls out new records platform 2025
- Idaho Mtn Express Blaine County Elections Office creating info pamphlet for voters 2025
- Idaho Mtn Express Blaine County has record voter turnout 2024
- Idaho Mtn Express Valley polls staffed by 27 high school students 2023
- Idaho Mtn Express County commissioners wrap up budget deliberations 2023
- Idaho Mtn Express Blaine County receives clean audit 2022
- Idaho Mtn Express Blaine County leaders appoint new clerk 2021
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How to Vote in This Race
Idaho's Democratic primary is open to every registered voter — Democrat, Republican, Unaffiliated, any party. You do not need to change your registration. Just request a Democratic ballot at any polling location or during early voting.
Early Voting Begins
April 27
Absentee Ballot Deadline
May 8
Election Day
May 19
You can request an absentee ballot at VoteIdaho.gov now through May 8.
Courts. Budgets. Records. Elections.
Done right.
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