On this episode of Political Potatoes, I had a great conversation with Luke Mayville, the co-founder of Reclaim Idaho and leader of Idahoans for Open Primaries, about something that’s going to shake up Idaho politics: Proposition 1. We dive into how this initiative, which brings open primaries and ranked-choice voting, could completely change the way elections work in our state.
Luke breaks it all down in a way that makes sense, debunking the fearmongering coming from opponents who claim ranked-choice voting is “too complicated” or that this is some scheme to "turn Idaho blue." Spoiler: it’s not. We talk about how this system has worked in other states like Alaska and Utah—and how it could actually restore power to the people here in Idaho, giving all voters, especially independents, a real voice in our elections.
This is a must-listen if you’re tired of seeing the same political machine control who gets on the ballot and want to know how we can get more transparency and accountability in our elections. Luke’s passion for grassroots organizing shines through as we discuss how Proposition 1 will help us elect leaders who actually have to answer to all voters, not just a select few.
If you want to cut through the noise and get the real facts on what Proposition 1 means for Idaho’s future, check out this episode. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it!
What Is Proposition 1?