ENDORSEMENTS - WE RIDE WITH THESE CANDIDATES:
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Why we support these candidates: They are leaders who listen to our community, with a strong focus on education, safety, and opportunity, and a clear commitment to representing Hispanic voices. Strong leaders. Stronger Idaho.
Action guide
Extremist Idaho lawmakers advanced several immigration-related bills that would have significantly expanded enforcement and data collection across the state. If you don't vote them out, they will try again in 2027!
2026 Idaho Legislative Session: Anti-Immigrant Bills Stall, Hispanic Commission Survives (For Now)
A wave of anti-immigrant legislation hit the Idaho Legislature this session — and quietly died in committee.
Here’s what went down:
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HB 693 – Criminalizing aid to undocumented immigrants (“harboring” law)
➤ Would have punished churches, nonprofits, even neighbors
➤ Status: FAILED -
Hospital Reporting Bill (HB 592)
➤ Required hospitals to ask patients about immigration status
➤ Raised major privacy and healthcare access concerns -
School Tracking Proposal
➤ Would track immigration status of students statewide -
E-Verify Mandate (proposal package)
➤ Forced employers to check immigration status through federal system -
287(g) Enforcement Expansion
➤ Pressured local police to act as immigration agents -
“Harboring” / Concealment Laws (multiple versions)
➤ Targeted anyone helping undocumented families -
Data Tracking Bills (schools, prisons, services)
➤ Expanded surveillance of immigrant communities
👉 Bottom line: None of these major proposals advanced in 2026.
⚠️ Separate Fight: Hispanic Commission Targeted
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Rep. Jeff Ehlers (R-Meridian) introduced a bill to defund the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs
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Earlier, Rep. Heather Scott (R-Blanchard) pushed to eliminate it entirely
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Both efforts FAILED in committee
Even in a deeply conservative state, lawmakers, businesses, and community leaders pushed back. Agriculture, faith groups, and local leaders warned these bills would hurt Idaho families and the economy.
Translation:
Idaho runs on immigrant labor, Latino families, and common sense… even if some politicians keep pretending otherwise.
FIGHT BACK: Why YOU should vote as a Republican this May 19th:
Idaho Primary Voting Guide
Step 1: Check your registration
Go to voteidaho.gov and confirm your voter status.
Step 2: Know your party status
Idaho has closed primaries.
If you are Republican, you can vote in the Republican primary.
If you are independent, you can request the Republican ballot and participate.
Step 3: Remember the deadline
May 8 is the deadline to request an absentee ballot and register ahead of time.
Step 4: Vote early
Early voting runs NOW through May 15th.
Step 5: Vote on Election Day
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 19.
Polls are open 8 AM to 8 PM.
Step 6: Bring ID
Bring valid photo ID and proof of address if registering that day.
Step 7: Make it count
In Idaho, many races are decided in the primary. Latino and independent voters can make a real difference.
Official info: voteidaho.gov
step-by-step guide:
1) Are you registered to vote? Check here with the voteidaho.gov: (Click on Links)
Registering To Vote | VoteIdaho.Gov
Regístrate para Votar | VoteIdaho.Gov
If you have never voted and are a U.S. citizen (ONLY), this is a good time to start!
2) If you have voted before, check your registration:
Voter Information Look-up
Regístrate para Votar | VoteIdaho.Gov
If You Are Currently Unaffiliated And Want To Affiliate:
Unaffiliated voters can affiliate with a party on or before the primary Election Day. You can declare your party preference when checking in with a poll worker or submitting a party affiliation form to the county clerk.
Not Sure If You’re Affiliated With A Political Party?
Check Your Registration
As mentioned, if you are unaffiliated (Independent), you can show up at the polls on May 19th and declare at that moment.
4) Make a plan to vote in the Republican Primary on May 19th. Polls open at 8 am and close at 8pm.
In November, you are more than welcome to vote for a Democrat, Republican or Independent. The November General Election is open - party affiliation does not matter. Remember, on May 19th, ONLY registered Republicans will be able to vote.
If you would like to find out more information about the electoral process in the State of Idaho, visit:
https://voteidaho.gov/
Información Electoral | VoteIdaho.Gov
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Leave us a message at 208-410-8455.
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