Idaho Supreme Court rules state officials must re-write abortion initiative ballot statements

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: September 4, 2026

Words: 989

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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The Idaho Supreme Court on Friday unanimously ruled that state officials must redraft explanations of the effect of voting for or against the proposed abortion rights initiative that will appear on voters’ Nov. 3 general election ballots.

The court does not have the authority to write new language, but told the offices of the Idaho Attorney General and Secretary of State that they must submit revised ballot language to the court by 5 …

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