Governor Little Says He Opposes Proposition 1. By Greg Pruett (09/27/24)

Governor Brad Little (R) has released a statement opposing Proposition 1 (Top-Four / Jungle Primary + Ranked Choice Voting):

“As we inch closer to a big election, we reflect on the extraordinary importance of our election system in our great state and country. Elections are the cornerstone of our democratic republic, which is why I made Idaho the first state to take executive action to make sure only citizens vote in our elections. Idaho has a strong track record in championing investments that safeguard election integrity and encourage voter confidence.

I am opposed to ranked choice voting and signed House Bill 179 in 2023 banning it in Idaho. We must promote voting practices that are clear, increase voter participation, and don’t undermine confidence in our elections, and ranked choice voting meets none of those standards. Idahoans will make their voices heard on Proposition 1 at the ballot box in November. As for me, I will not be supporting Proposition 1.”

ED NOTE: A Constitutional amendment is on the Nov 2024 ballot to enshrine the governor's executive action to ensure only citizens vote. Vote YES on HJR5 “Citizen Voters Only” Idaho State Constitutional Amendment.