Idaho: US House • Ballot initiatives
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Congressional District 1
District 1Kaylee Peterson
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Kaylee Peterson, a resident of Eagle, Idaho, comes from six generations of Idaho farmers, and is on her second run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Idaho's First Congressional District. Her career experience includes working as the chief of staff of the Associated Students of College of Western Idaho, serving as president of Idaho Young Democrats, and holding a seat on the College Council Executive Board. Having earned her associate degree from College of Western Idaho in 2023, she is now a sophomore, double majoring in criminal justice and political science. Kaylee stepped up to run in 2022 when more than 60% of the races in Idaho were left uncontested and has spent the last two and a half years campaigning across her 500 mile long district, one of the reddest in the country. Using her background in advocacy for diverse youth in Idaho's foster & school systems, local political organizing, campaign management, Kaylee has gained a reputation for rural outreach and successful organizing in traditionally conservative spaces. Holding Republican town halls to reach disillusioned voters and build trust in progressive candidates and policies, she has built a statewide network of new candidates, volunteers and campaign staff in an effort to flip the First District. Kaylee and her husband, Trevor, have two children. |
Congressional District 2
District 2David Roth
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David Roth is making his second campaign for Idaho’s District 2 US House Of Representatives. He is running as a change agent, as well as a father braving to run as an openly gay candidate. His focus is on restoring Roe vs. Wade, protecting the rights of the LGBTQQ+ community and cultivating a culture of acceptance and inclusion, without fear of discrimination. He is interested in building an opportunity economy and supporting small businesses through tax incentives and making small business loans more accessible. |
Ballot Initiatives
Proposition 1Top-Four Primary and Ranked- |
Recommendation: VOTE YES “Measure to (1) replace voter selection of party nominees with a top-four primary; (2) require a ranked-choice voting system for general elections.” Description: This measure proposes two distinct changes to elections for most public offices: The first provision would abolish the current party primary system and institute a system in which all candidates participate in a top-four primary where the top-four vote-earners for each office would advance to the general election. Candidates could list any affiliation on the ballot but would not represent a specific political party, and they need not be associated with the party they name. The second provision would require a ranked-choice system for the general election In which voters would rank candidates on the ballot in order of preference (they would not be required to rank every candidate). Votes would be counted in successive rounds with the candidate receiving the fewest votes in each round eliminated. A vote for an eliminated candidate would transfer to the voter’s next-highest-ranked active candidate. The candidate with the most votes in the final round wins. Ranked choice voting allows candidates with broader appeal an edge over those who are on extremities. https://ballotpedia.org/Idaho_Proposition_1,_Top-Four_Ranked-Choice_Voting_Initiative_(2024) |
Constitutional Amendment: HJR 5Prohibit the state and local governments from allowing noncitizens to vote |
Description: Currently, Idaho law prohibits noncitizens from voting or registering to vote in the state for any state or local elections. This measure would amend the Idaho Constitution to require a person to be a U.S. citizen in order to vote in elections in Idaho. |