Recorded earlier: Idaho Statesman’s Proposition 1 debate at Boise State

NOTE: This debate on Idaho Proposition 1 was recorded on Oct. 17 at Boise State University’s Simplot Ballroom.

If you’re on the Idaho Statesman app and don’t see the recording, click here to watch.

The Idaho Statesman, in partnership with Boise State’s Institute for Advancing American Values, will host a debate on Proposition 1, the citizens initiative on the November ballot that would dramatically change how we select our elected officials.

We are offering this community debate to inform you of this important issue. Join us at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Boise State’s Simplot Ballroom at the Student Union Building, 1700 W. University Drive. This event is free. Click the link above in this article to register, or if you’re on the Idaho Statesman app, click here to guarantee a seat.

Proposition 1, also known as the open primaries initiative, if passed by a majority of voters on Nov. 5, would change how Idaho elections are run.

• It would create a multi-party open primary in which the top four vote-getters would advance to the general election.
• Then, in the general election, voters would rank all four candidates based on preference, otherwise known as ranked-choice voting.

The candidate with the lowest vote count would be eliminated. Their vote would go to the voter’s next-highest choice. The process would be repeated until two candidates remain. The candidate with the most votes wins.

This debate will be like the Munk Debates, a traditional debate format with arguments for and against and rebuttals.

Luke Mayville, spokesperson for Idahoans for Open Primaries, will debate in favor of the initiative.

Trent England of Oklahoma-based Save Our States will debate against the initiative.

Join us

What: Idaho Statesman Prop 1 debate

When: 7 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, Oct. 17

Where: Boise State University’s Simplot Ballroom, Student Union Building, 1700 W. University Drive

Admission: Free with registration.

This story was originally published October 1, 2024 at 6:00 AM.