Idaho: Final Four Voting

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The Policy

Pass Final Four Voting in Idaho

Background

Thanks to Idaho’s existing closed primary system, 270,000 independent voters have been included from primary elections in their state. This initiative seeks to end that by 1) creating a non-partisan primary open to all voters, where 2) the top four vote-getters advance to a general election where voters will rank the candidates in order of preference. The coalition behind the initiative, Idahoans for Open Primaries, submitted their signatures in early May to qualify for the November ballot. You can learn more on their website.

Who’s Involved?

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.

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The Latest On This Campaign

'Final Four' Primary Initiative in Idaho Set for Ballot Approval

May 7 2024

An initiative that would ensure equal voting rights for 270,000 independent voters in Idaho is all but certain to qualify for the November ballot. The Idahoans for Open Primaries coalition exceeded 90,000 signatures for its "Final Four" elections initiative days before the May 1 deadline.

Idaho open primary initiative in final stretch

Apr 28 2024

“If you’re an independent voter and you don’t belong to a political party, you get blocked from voting in the most important elections."

Top Four Nonpartisan Primary Initiative in Idaho Surpasses 84,000 Signatures

Apr 17 2024

If put on the ballot and approved by voters, Idaho would be the second state in the US to adopt what is colloquially called the "Final Four" electoral model. It would also mean equal voting rights for 270,000 independent voters.