In Idaho, there is a debate over whether to implement ranked-choice voting, with the Secretary of State estimating it may cost between $25 million and $40 million. Supporters argue for a low-cost software option used successfully in Utah, while opponents, including Idaho Rising and Republicans for Idaho, have spent large sums on advertising against the initiative. Two states, Maine and Alaska, have already adopted ranked-choice voting with varying degrees of success and opposition.
Former Republican officials like Jim Jones and Butch Otter have endorsed the initiative, while current officials and candidates, including Gov. Brad Little, oppose it. The upcoming presidential election is expected to draw high turnout in Idaho, with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump likely to have a close race in the historically Republican state.
Election officials are preparing for increased voter turnout by expanding operations and early voting options in counties like Ada County. Efforts to update voter registration information have been successful, with 9,800 voters updating their information ahead of the pre-registration deadline. Poll workers are currently undergoing training, and there are no reported shortages this year. Interested individuals can apply to become election workers online. The issue of ranked-choice voting in Idaho continues to be a topic of debate leading up to the election.
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