Open Primaries Initiative
Idaho’s closed primary system blocks 270,000 independent voters from voting in the most important elections.
Too many of our leaders are handpicked by political party committees, not by the people they’re supposed to serve.
It’s time to give power back to Idaho voters.
The Open Primaries Initiative will give Idahoans the freedom to vote in all elections, regardless of party affiliation, and it will help elect leaders who focus on solving real problems—not distractions and controversies that turn us against each other.
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Republicans for Open Primaries
“The right to vote is one of the most precious rights that Americans have. Every registered voter should have the right to weigh in on choosing our leaders. Independents, including a lot of military veterans, have been excluded from having their say because of the closed GOP primary.”
-Former Governor Butch Otter
Idahoans for Open Primaries is a coalition of community groups and civic organizations that supports the Open Primaries ballot initiative.
The coalition includes the Veterans for Idaho Voters, Idaho Chapter of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, North Idaho Women, the Hope Coalition, Reclaim Idaho, and Republicans for Open Primaries.
Would you like a member of the coalition to speak to your organization or group about the Open Primaries Initiative?
The Open Primaries Initiative will give Idahoans more freedom and better leadership
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