Idaho Constitutional Amendment Leads Voting Results

Early unofficial results from Idaho's elections indicate strong support for a proposed constitutional amendment banning noncitizens from voting, with 64.6% approval. Meanwhile, a competing ballot initiative, Proposition 1, aimed at ending closed party primaries and implementing ranked-choice voting, appears to be failing with 66.6% of voters against it. Proponents of the amendment argue it clarifies existing laws, while critics fear it could inadvertently affect noncitizens involved in private elections. In contrast, Proposition 1 faced unified opposition from the Idaho Republican Party, which expressed concerns over potential electoral complexities and reduced party control. Additionally, more than 380,000 Idahoans voted early, surpassing total primary election participation. The final results will be certified by the State Board of Canvassers on November 26.