June 4, 2026
Save America Through Election Integrity
By: ID Senator Tammy Nichols
Idaho Republicans are once again stepping forward to lead where Congress has failed to act. As concerns over election integrity continue across the country, Idaho conservatives are preparing to formally call on Congress to pass the Save America Act through resolutions being advanced both within the Idaho Republican Party and for consideration during the 2027 Idaho legislative session.
I recently drafted the resolution because the message is simple: secure elections matter, and states should not remain silent while Congress refuses to act.
The proposed resolution states that “free, fair, and secure elections are the foundation of our Constitutional Republic” and affirms that “the right to vote is one of the most sacred rights of American citizens.” It also makes clear that Idaho believes only eligible United States citizens should be voting in federal elections and that election integrity measures are essential to restoring public trust.
Importantly, the resolution recognizes the constitutional role states play when the federal government fails to fulfill its responsibilities. One section states that “when the federal government fails to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities to protect the integrity of federal elections, the states have both the right and the duty to call upon Congress to act.”
That principle is exactly why Idaho Republicans are moving forward.
Congress has failed to take meaningful action to secure federal elections and restore confidence in the electoral process. Meanwhile, public trust in elections has declined nationwide. Idaho has consistently supported strong election integrity laws at the state level, and conservatives here believe it is time to push for stronger federal standards as well.
This effort is also about federalism and state leadership. The states created the federal government, not the other way around. Conservative states like Idaho have a responsibility to speak clearly when Congress refuses to address issues that impact the integrity of the Republic itself.
The resolution also emphasizes that if states remain silent, Congress has little incentive to act. Federal elections impact every state, making it appropriate for state parties and state legislatures to demand accountability and stronger safeguards.
The resolution is expected to be presented at the Idaho Republican Party Summer Meeting and will also be prepared for consideration during the 2027 legislative session.
Idaho is once again showing what conservative leadership looks like: proactive, constitutional, and unapologetic about defending election integrity, the rule of law, and the voice of lawful American citizens.
You can read the resolution submitted below.
In Liberty,
Sen. Tammy Nichols
