No tampering in Idaho’s election: State, federal officials discuss November election security
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane (right), with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director Jen Easterly to the left, speaks at a press conference about the importance that local, state and federal partnerships play in the upcoming election at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise on Sept. 18, 2024. (Mia Maldonado/Idaho Capital Sun)
In November, Idaho voters will decide whether to open their primaries and switch to ranked-choice voting
Despite multiple attempts by Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador to block the open primary initiative named Proposition 1, the measure will appear on Nov.
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Idaho’s Prop 1: Enacting Rank Choice Voting and a Top 4 primary for state elections
A Top 4 primary is more challenging as a policy, however, as it almost requires by design either a candidate winning without 50% or some type of runoff election. Currently, only Alaska uses a Top 4 primary, but that system may be repealed by voters this year.
Ahead of election, federal judge rules on Idaho laws with new voter ID requirements
Two groups — March for Our Lives Idaho, which aims to reduce gun violence, and the Idaho Alliance for Retired Americans — sued Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane and argued that the laws unfairly limit the voting rights of students. The laws took effect in July 2023.
Secretary of State and CISA Director meet in Boise to discuss Idaho election security
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly met at the State Capital Wednesday morning to discuss enhanced election security at Idaho polls.
Idaho decision 2024: Breaking down voter registration
2024 marks a historic election year with lots of focus on, not just who gets elected but also on how our election system works at both a national and local level.
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Idaho implements election security measures as voters gear up for ‘historic’ election day
One of the biggest things on the mind of many Idahoans as well as Americans is just ensuring the safety and security of our election,” said Phil McGrane.
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As North Idaho College awaits a visit from its accrediting body, six candidates are running for three spots on the Board of Trustees
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