Idaho’s delegation should think twice about falling in lockstep with Trump on voting policy

By: Rod Gramer

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 1,558

Last Updated: 2 months ago

Body Text Preview

I am often asked if our democracy will survive four years of President Donald Trump. My answer is always the same: Yes, if we have fair and free elections in 2026. If not, our democracy may not exist as we have known it.

At our country’s founding, not all citizens could participate in our democracy. Women couldn’t vote. White men without property couldn’t vote. Indentured servants couldn’t vote. Native Americans couldn’t vote. Enslaved people couldn’t …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us