Abortion initiative group sues Idaho state officials over ‘misleading’ ballot language

By: Kelcie Moseley-Morris

Outlets: Stateline

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 920

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago


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BOISE, Idaho — The group leading the effort to restore abortion access by ballot initiative in Idaho has filed a lawsuit against state officials over proposed language that will appear on the ballot and in a state-issued voter pamphlet.

Idahoans United for Women and Families, the nonprofit organization that drafted the initiative — now called Proposition 1 — says the “yes” and “no” statements as prepared by Idaho officials violate the law guiding the initiative …

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