August 22, 2026
A Special Note Regarding Idaho’s 2026 Proposition 1 Initiative
By: Stand Up For Idaho Founder Doug Toomer
You have some decisions to make this coming November election. Not only do you have to decide for whom to vote for in Idaho’s elected positions races (Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, legislators, etc.), but you also need to decide whether you support Proposition 1 – the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act Initiative.
Proposition 1
The Proposition 1 (Prop 1) Initiative was started by a group called ‘Idahoans United for Women & Families’ (https://iduwf.org/). Their intent is to change Idaho’s abortion laws including allowing abortions up to birth. Their website provides statements in support for the Initiative as well as a few website links referring to the Initiative. I highly encourage you to read and understand the Initiative. Here’s a link to it from the Secretary of State’s office: Proposition 1 Initiative.
When I did an internet search, I was unable to find much support for Prop 1, other than the Idahoans United for Women & Families organization. However, there is a lot of opposition to Prop 1. Here are just a few links to the opposition:
- Idaho Chooses Life
- Idaho Votes Life
- Stop Prop 1
- Citizens Alliance of Idaho (Top 10 Red Flags in Prop 1)
- Idaho Republican Party
We need to ask ourselves; “Why are hundreds of millions of dollars being spent to eliminate abortion laws and allow abortions up to the time of birth? Is it truly about an individual’s freedom to make their own reproductive health care decisions? Or could it be because abortion is a billion dollar industry and ‘baby parts’ are worth a lot of money?” The unsavory term ‘baby factories’ comes to mind. Here are some interesting articles:
- How Much Money Does The Abortion Industry Make Each Year? – By The Numbers
- How Planned Parenthood Profits from Fetal Tissue “Donation”
- Selling Unborn Babies: The Reality of Fetal Tissue Research
- Millions in federal money flowed to tissue bank that collected fetal ‘heart, gonads, legs, brain’
- Michigan House legislative Analysis – Fetal Parts: Prohibit Certain Acts and Collection Fees
- NIH Ends Funding for Research Using Human Fetal Tissue
There are several efforts by various parties statewide working to defeat Prop 1. The Idaho Republican Party is organizing to defeat the initiative and is seeking volunteers for 1) canvassing door to door, 2) office support, 3) recruiting, and 4) increasing social media presence.
If you live in eastern Idaho and are interested in volunteering for the effort to defeat Prop 1, Keith Keller is one of the Bonneville County coordinators. Keith can be contacted at (208) 524-3045 or kkpolitical@gmail.com.
Also, the ‘Leadership Institute’ is holding ‘Pro-Life Get-Out-The-Vote’ workshops (with free dinner) in Idaho falls, Pocatello, and Rexburg. You can register for a workshop here:
- Pro-Life Get-Out-The-Vote – Idaho Falls – August 29th
- Pro-Life Get-Out-The-Vote – Pocatello – August 30th
- Pro-Life Get-Out-The-Vote – Rexburg – August 31st
Stand Up For Idaho does not support Proposition 1, but we’re not going to tell you how to vote. Do your own research, then look into your heart and vote your conscience.
Thanks,
Doug
