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Democracy Needs Election Standards

Design is destiny; the standards we set determine the quality of what we achieve. Our Constitutionally guaranteed republican form of government relies on free, fair, and honest elections to select our representatives and leaders. Federal elections are conducted by the states and each state has different election laws. In Idaho, you must show a government […]

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Attorney General Labrador Joins Brief Asking SCOTUS to Allow Arizona to Enforce Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration

[BOISE] – Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a coalition of 24 states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court for an emergency stay after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals refused to stay a decision enjoining enforcement of Arizona’s law, forcing Arizona to allow persons to register to vote in federal races without having to prove […]

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Our Military’s Voting Rights

In Idaho, we love our veterans. The men and women who wear our country’s uniforms, who sacrifice their time, energy, and even their lives to defend our way of life deserve all the gratitude we can give them and more. Republicans have always done their best to honor and support those who have served. We […]

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Can Illegal Aliens Vote?

There is much speculation and talk about why so many illegals are being allowed to enter our country, and that one aspect may have to do with building a base of voters, more so for the democratic party.  In 2021, the White House announced Executive Order (EO) 14019, Promoting Access to Voting. It begins by […]

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Uniform Fairness

Imagine your child plays on their school’s Little League baseball team. You bought them their uniform and glove. You take them to practice. You attend all their games and encourage and support them in every way a parent should. You set a fine example for other parents who are also dedicated and put in the […]

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Local Elections Matter Most

It’s election season yet again. Early voting starts on October 23rd, leading up to Election Day on November 7th. There are many important races on the ballot this year, so make a plan to go vote! Races for mayor, city council, school board, and other municipal offices are technically nonpartisan, so you won’t see party […]

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If we want our say in 2024 presidential race, March is the time

In response to the Legislature removing the March presidential primary, the Idaho Republican Party State Central Committee voted overwhelmingly to host a presidential nominating caucus on March 2, 2024. Without this caucus, more than half a million Republicans in Idaho will have no say in our own nomination for president. Now, the Senate President Pro […]

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