It may be a presidential election but Idaho voters will see a lot on the ballot this Nov. 5 including Proposition One, which would drastically change the future of elections in the Gem State.
- If passed, Prop 1 would do away with Idaho’s closed primary elections and create a ranked-choice system for general elections.
- The proposition contains two fundamental changes to Idaho’s election system, under one ballot measure.
- If it passes, election offices across the state will have to revamp their voting systems.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story.)
“We’re seeing record numbers in terms of early voting all across the state,” said Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane.
Idaho voters are eager to cast their ballots for the general election and one of the biggest topics to be decided is Proposition One.
If passed, Prop 1 would do away with Idaho’s closed primary elections and create a ranked-choice system for general elections.
“Right now, we have party primaries, the Republicans select their nominees and the Democrats (do the same), it would combine those all into one big primary. Voters would then select their favorite choice, and the top four candidates would advance to the general election,” said McGrane.