Press Release: ‘Secure Idaho Elections Launches to Defend Idaho Election Integrity

The following press release was sent out by Secure Idaho Elections. Press releases do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch.

GRASSROOTS NONPROFIT WILL EDUCATE VOTERS ON THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF
PROPOSITION 1 – RANKED CHOICE VOTING ON IDAHO ELECTIONS

August 16, Orofino, Idaho — Today marks the official launch of Secure Idaho Elections, a grassroots, non-profit dedicated to the protection of Idaho’s “one person, one vote” elections, and the fight against the radical changes of Jungle Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). With a mission to ensure that every vote counts directly and transparently, Secure Idaho Elections will educate the public, engage in legislative advocacy, and mobilize everyday Idaho citizens to maintain the integrity of the Idaho electoral process.

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WHY WE STAND AGAINST RCV:

Voter Confusion: Studies indicate that RCV leads to voter confusion, disenfranchising voters by complicating the voting process.

Potential for Manipulation: RCV requires centralized and computerized tabulation, destroying transparency and making it easier for results to be manipulated, undermining the democratic principle of one person, one vote.

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Decreased Voter Turnout: Adoption of RCV correlates with a decline in voter turnout, possibly due to the complexity of the system.

Costly: Idaho’s Secretary of State has indicated RCV will cost Idaho and its counties up to $40 million dollars, potentially leading to cuts in county essential services.

Idaho Citizens Don’t Want it: Recent posts on X highlight a growing movement against RCV, with significant figures and grassroots efforts in states like Alaska pushing for its repeal, indicating a strong public and political opposition.

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LAUNCH ACTIVITIES

Public Awareness Campaign: Secure Idaho Elections (SIE) will launch a series of informational talks, webinars, and public forums to discuss the implications of Proposition 1 – RCV, featuring experts in electoral systems and former officials who have witnessed its effects firsthand.

Legislative Advocacy: The nonprofit will work with state legislators to oppose any bills threatening the integrity of Idaho’s simple, high trust election system.

Community Engagement: Through partnerships with local civic groups, SIE will organize community events to build a grassroots coalition against Proposition 1 – RCV.

Research and Documentation: Aiming to provide factual, non-partisan analysis, SIE will compile and publish research on the effects of RCV.

Michael Angiletta, Co-Founder of Secure Idaho Elections, stated, “Our mission is clear: to protect the simplicity and integrity of Idaho’s voting system. We believe that every vote should be straightforward, and every Idahoan should feel confident in their electoral process. Ranked Choice Voting, as we’ve seen, undermines these principles.”

About Secure Idaho Elections:
Secure Idaho Elections is a non-partisan, grassroots organization committed to advocating for an Idaho voting system that is transparent, accessible, and fair. Our goal is to ensure that every Idahoan’s vote is counted as intended, without the complexities that lead to voter disenfranchisement.

Media Availability:
For further information, interviews, or to arrange speaking engagements, please contact Michael Angiletta at michael@secureidahoelections.org or call 208-640-1040.