Ranked-Choice Voting

There are many political differences between Nevada, Oregon, Colorado and Idaho, but their voters had a common answer when asked if they’d like to adopt such a system: No.

Boise State Public Radio host Troy Oppie speaks with Ada County Commissioner Chair Rod Beck about his efforts to restrict participation in the state's Republican primary election, and voters' opportunity to undo his work November 5, plus other issues facing the county.

Ranked-choice voting is on the ballot in Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and Oregon. Alaskans will also consider getting rid of their ranked-choice system.

In November, voters will be faced with Proposition 1. If passed the citizen initiative would do two things: open up all primaries in Idaho and create a new voting system known as ranked-choice voting.

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Since 2011, political parties in Idaho have been able to choose to close their primary to voters who are not affiliated with their party. However, in November voters will be faced with Prop 1, which could change that.

Idahoans will be considering an open primaries initiative this November, which includes a ranked choice voting component.