PROP 1: RCV complicates voting

As a concerned citizen, I urge my fellow Idahoans to vote against Proposition 1. While it’s being promoted as a solution to improve elections, the reality is far more troubling. Proposition 1 introduces ranked choice voting (RCV), a system already implemented in cities like San Francisco, Oakland, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. These cities have seen a rise in division, ineffective governance, and policies that often fail to address the needs of their communities. We don’t need this at the state or local levels.

RCV, with its tendency to favor candidates with more extreme, left-leaning agendas, can complicate the voting process in ways that can leave voters feeling confused and disenfranchised. This system can lead to fractured results, where winners don’t necessarily reflect the majority’s will. In these cities, we’ve seen increased crime, homelessness, and a lack of accountability in government — all while progressive candidates dominate local offices. We don’t need Idaho to follow that path!

Idaho’s strength lies in its independence and common-sense governance. We must protect this strength. We don’t need a system that invites confusion or shifts our political landscape toward extreme ideologies. Let’s preserve what makes Idaho strong. Vote no on Proposition 1.

VIC PARRISH

Post Falls