Proposition 1

On Tuesday, Idahoans rejected Prop 1, a ballot initiative that would've restored abortion rights in the state. The Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act lost by about 56% of the votes.

Idaho Matters looks at what the 2026 election means for the Gem State.

On Tuesday, Idahoans voted to reject Proposition 1, the citizen-led ballot initiative that would’ve restored abortion rights in the state. The ballot measure needed a simple majority to pass: it lost by about 56% of votes.

Millions of dollars have gone towards campaign ads in support of and against Proposition 1, the ballot initiative that could restore abortion rights in Idaho. But in the days leading up to November 3rd, volunteers from both sides of the issue focused on reaching people through conversations.

Opponents of Proposition 1, which is on the ballot this Tuesday, say if passed, it would allow “on-demand abortions until seven and eight months.” But data shows terminations late in the gestation are very rare.

Abortion and reproductive health will be on the ballot in Idaho this November. Stop Prop 1 is urging voters to vote against Proposition 1, saying it's too extreme for Idaho.

On Tuesday, Idahoans will vote on Proposition 1, a ballot initiative to restore abortion rights in the state. What might happen to the handful of high-profile lawsuits currently challenging the state’s abortion ban if the proposition passes?

On Wednesday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated one million dollars to fight Proposition 1. The initiative would restore reproductive rights in Idaho, allowing abortions up to fetal viability and in medical emergencies.

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