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Veterans for Idaho Voters

Veterans for Idaho Voters

Veterans for Idaho Voters is a cross-partisan and independent group of Idaho military veterans who advocate for fair elections, citizen initiatives, civil politics and sensible policies.

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At Veterans for Idaho Voters, we believe in better government with better elections

By: - November 10, 2023

Elections are the foundation of American representative government. Bad elections result in bad government. Unfortunately, Idaho’s political parties have gained too much control over our elections, deciding who is on the ballot and who can vote. As a result, Idaho’s taxpayer-funded elections are among America’s least competitive. Fifty out of 105 state legislative seats were […]

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Idaho’s closed primaries prevent independent veterans from fully participating in our elections

By: - September 21, 2023

According to the VA, there are nearly 128,000 military veterans in Idaho. We represent 9% of Idaho’s adult population, which is one of the highest rates in the U.S. Some Idaho vets come from families that have been here for generations, and some settled in Idaho after their service. We are as diverse and independent […]