One of the most contentious issues Idahoans will see on their ballot this election is not the presidential or legislative races, but a “yes” or “no” vote on Proposition 1. Proposition 1 is a citizen-driven ballot initiative that would establish a primary where all candidates are listed on one ballot regardless of party affiliation.
Early voting in the 2024 general election begins Tuesday in Ada County and at least nine other Idaho counties. Early voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at all six Ada County early voting locations.
Since then, accusations of Russian interference and computer hacking have not increased confidence in the security of how we vote, and according to Boise State’s Public Policy survey, 23% of Idahoans have concerns about the security of Idaho’s elections.
According to the 2020 census and Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (ICHA), Hispanics make up 13% of Idaho’s population and live in all of the states 44 counties.
Idaho's Proposition 1, a ballot initiative to replace closed primaries with open top-four primaries and implement ranked-choice voting, faces both support and opposition as the November 5 election approaches.
Compare what the candidates for state senator and representative have to say, in their own words, about the biggest issues in this election.
In the Idaho Statesman’s Voter Guide, see what the candidates for county commissioner, prosecutor and sheriff have to say about why they’re running.
After two more years of chaos since the last election, North Idaho College is about to find out if it has made enough progress on board governance to retain accreditation. A one-year, $4.6 million levy for West Bonner School District failed in Tuesday’s election.
If you’re hoping to register to vote online, Friday is your last chance ahead of November’s election. Online applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. Friday. You’ll need an Idaho driver’s license or another state-issued ID to complete the process.
In 2022, the financial publication Moneywise ranked Idaho the 10th rudest state in the nation. Three years on and in the midst of a rancorous election season, media reports and anecdotal evidence suggest that that ranking is unlikely to have improved.
As someone who cares deeply about the future of our community, I believe Mary Shea is the best choice for Idaho’s District 29A.