More than 200 supporters of the Idahoans for Open Primaries rallied on the Idaho State Capitol Building’s front steps before turning in signatures for the ballot initiative. (Kyle Pfannenstiel/Idaho Capitol Sun)
This story was first published by Idaho Reports on Aug. 29, 2024.
Fourth Judicial District Judge Patrick Miller granted a hearing on Thursday after the Attorney General’s Office filed a motion for summary judgment in the case against Idahoans for Open Primaries.
Idaho Supreme Court dismisses AG’s challenge to open primary ballot initiative
Like in its original complaint to the Idaho Supreme Court, Attorney General Raúl Labrador is asking for an injunction that would prevent the open primaries initiative from making the November ballot.
Miller denied the AG’s request for discovery, or more evidence, from Idahoans for Open Primaries, and called the situation “extraordinarily unusual.” However, the judge agreed to hold a hearing for arguments at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the motion for summary judgement, using his discretion to expedite the hearing.