Episode 627: Sensing a Threat to Their Power, Idaho GOP Leaders Use Every Lever to Stop Open Primaries & Ranked Choice Citizen Ballot Initiative
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Oct. 11, 2024
Sensing a Threat to Their Power, Idaho GOP Leaders Use Every Lever to Stop Open Primaries & Ranked Choice Citizen Ballot Initiative
Apparently sensing an existential threat to their power, Idaho GOP leaders are pulling every lever to defeat an open primaries and ranked choice voting citizen initiative. The measure would allow over 275,000 independent voters to have their voices heard in primaries, and offer more choices to voters.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
State of Idaho VoteIdaho - Initiatives & Amendments for 2024
Boise Public Radio - Open Primaries Initiative supporters to deliver verified signatures to Secretary of State
Boise Public Radio - Idaho judge dismisses AG’s challenge to open primaries ballot initiative
Governor Brad Little - Voter participation, confidence in elections paramount
Idaho Capital Sun - Move to ranked-choice voting could cost at least $25M to $40M, Idaho’s top election official says
Idaho Capital Sun - Idaho House GOP opposes Prop 1 ballot initiative, may repeal or amend it if voters pass it
Idahoans for Open Primaries - Frequently Asked Questions About Proposition 1
Groups Taking Action:
Idahoans for Open Primaries, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, Open Primaries, FairVote
Check Your Voter Registration:
- U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
- USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
- Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
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