Ballot initiative to end Idaho’s abortion ban close to 100,000 signatures

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 441

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The group behind a proposed ballot initiative to end Idaho’s strict abortion ban says it is close to qualifying the initiative to be on ballots this November.

Idahoans United for Women and Families Executive Director Melanie Folwell said Tuesday that organizers have gathered nearly 100,000 signatures so far.

The ballot initiative, a power outlined in Idaho’s constitution, allows voters to propose their own policies that carry the power of law — if approved …

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