Idaho Supreme Court to weigh if ballot language on abortion rights initiative could mislead voters

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 1,150

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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As the deadline to print ballots looms, the Idaho Supreme Court will decide whether state officials’ descriptions of the effects of voting for or against a proposed abortion rights initiative will appear on ballots in November.

The justices questioned the state officials’ attorneys and the legal challengers Wednesday about how best to ensure voters are informed about the ballot measure that would repeal Idaho’s abortion bans if passed.

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