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Initial votes indicate Idahoans reject Proposition 1

If passed, the proposition would repeal the state's partisan primary system and replace it with a top-four primary system.

IDAHO, USA — As the votes stand right now, Idahoans are voting to reject Proposition 1.

Initial results show 34.48% of people voted "Yes" on the proposition, whereas 65.52% of people voted "No" on the proposition.

The initiative, if passed, would repeal the state's partisan primary system and replace it with a top-four primary system where all candidates seeking an office will appear on one ballot and the top four vote-earners advance to the general election.

Candidates would be able to list their party affiliation, but it would not mean they represent the party and it is not required that they list a party affiliation. This system would be used at elections for the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, state legislature, elective state office and county elective office.

If passed, Proposition 1 would establish top-four primaries and ranked-choice voting for general elections, which would apply to congressional, gubernatorial, and state, and county elected offices.

If rejected, all political party candidates for federal, state, district, and county elective offices would still need to be nominated via primary election.

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