Dear Magic Valley Neighbor,
URGENT WARNING:
As we approach the November election, there’s a serious issue on the ballot that could forever change how we vote. It’s called Prop 1, and while it’s being packaged as “Open Primaries,” don’t be fooled—this is a dangerous plan to let outsiders mess with Idaho’s elections.
If Prop 1 passes, it’s only a matter of time before Idaho becomes California—and that’s not what we want for our state.
Here’s why Prop 1 is bad for Idaho:
1. Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV):
Prop 1 brings a confusing new voting system called Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Instead of simply picking the person you think is best, you have to rank all the candidates in order of preference. Sounds complicated? It is!
Here’s how it works:
If no one wins a majority right away, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed to the other candidates.
This redistribution of votes isn’t fair. Your vote could end up going to a candidate you didn’t fully support—like your vote is being handed out without your consent. Just like redistribution of wealth, your vote is passed along to others whether you like it or not.
Why RCV is a bad deal:
It’s confusing: RCV makes voting harder, forcing you to rank all candidates—even ones you don’t want to support.
Untrustworthy machines: It requires computers and software (like Dominion voting machines) to count votes in multiple rounds. Can we really trust this system to get it right?
Unfair results: Your vote doesn’t just go to the candidate you want—it can get passed around to others. This violates the simple “one-person, one-vote” principle that’s worked for centuries.
2. Top-Four Primary (Jungle Primary):
Prop 1 also destroys how we choose our party’s candidates. Party primaries disappear, and a free-for-all occurs instead; where the top 4 advance to the general election. In Alaska, this process sent a Democrat to Congress for the first time in decades after voters had to choose from almost 50 candidates.
What else is wrong with Prop 1?
Delayed results: With all the rounds of counting, election results could take days or even weeks, increasing the risk of errors or fraud.
Higher costs: It could cost Idaho taxpayers at least $40 million to upgrade to new voting machines, taking money away from essential services like law enforcement and firefighting.
Voter fatigue: Many people will feel overwhelmed by the process, leading to lower turnout and more mistakes on ballots.
Who’s behind this?
Outside special interests like George Soros and liberal big-money groups are pushing this on Idaho. These outsiders don’t care about our values or our way of life—they just want to force their agenda on us.
Vote NO on Prop 1 this November!
We need to keep Idaho’s elections simple, fair, and transparent. Visit Secure Idaho Elections to learn more. If you graciously donate to our team, every penny will go to expanding this direct mail campaign and keeping Idaho red. Share this article with your friends and family and help stop this dangerous proposition.
Together, we can protect Idaho from these outside forces and ensure our elections remain strong and trustworthy.
In Liberty,
Hilber Nelson,
MVLA PAC Chairman
You can reach me at news@mvlapac.com