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GET REGISTERED AND VOTE IN THE IDAHO PRIMARY!

The May 19 Primary Will Decide Idaho’s Future. The Idaho primary election is easy to overlook—but it is one of the most consequential elections in our state.

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Why the Idaho Primary Matters So Much

In Idaho, the primary election determines who will—and who will not—appear on the ballot in November. With a Republican super-majority in the state legislature and over 80% of races effectively decided in the primary, the winner of the Republican primary is often virtually guaranteed to win in the general election.

80%+

Of races are effectively decided in the primary round.

Shape

Primary voters shape the direction of state and local government.

Your Vote Carries Enormous Weight

If you don’t vote in the primary, you may miss your most meaningful opportunity to influence who represents you. Many general election races are simply not competitive.

Your Vote Directly Impacts Your Community

Local Races Decide:

  • Public school leadership and funding
  • City services and infrastructure
  • Zoning and land use
  • Public safety and policing
  • County budgets and priorities

State Races Shape:

  • Education policy
  • Healthcare access
  • Transportation and infrastructure
  • Tax policy
  • State budget allocations

Even a handful of votes can determine outcomes—especially in local races.

Voting Is More Than a Right—It’s a Responsibility

When Voters Don't Participate:

  • Voices go unheard
  • Decisions get made without full community input
  • Government becomes less representative
  • Certain communities risk being overlooked or underserved

You lose your power at the ballot box.

When More People Vote:

  • Elected officials are more accountable
  • Leaders are more responsive to communities
  • Government better reflects the people it serves

You shape the policies that impact your daily life.

TAKE ACTION TODAY

✔️ Confirm your registration
✔️ Review party affiliation before March 13
✔️ Plan how you will vote
✔️ Remind friends and family

Don’t sit this one out. Make your voice count.

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