# Idaho abortion ballot initiative opposition

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/idaho-abortion-ballot-initiative-opposition
> Updated: 2026-10-09T20:42:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Religious leaders in Idaho have mobilized to oppose the Idaho Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, a ballot initiative scheduled for a November 3 vote. The measure seeks to establish a right to abortion in the state, including provisions for medical emergencies and abortions up to fetal viability.

Initially, leadership from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a letter to approximately 1,300 congregations urging members to “voice their opposition” to the act in a “respectful manner.” This effort aligns with other religious organizations, such as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise, which has characterized the initiative as “radically pro-abortion.”

Following these calls for opposition, the LDS Church donated $1 million to the Too Extreme for Idaho PAC to combat Proposition 1. This contribution increased the PAC’s funds by nearly 40% and bolstered an interfaith opposition coalition. While the church maintains political neutrality regarding candidates, it stated that it actively addresses ballot initiatives involving “significant moral consequences.” The pro-initiative campaign, Idahoans United for Women and Families, has raised approximately $4.5 million to support the measure.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: LDS Church donates $1 million to oppose Idaho abortion initiative

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated $1 million to oppose Idaho's Proposition 1, a ballot measure that would expand reproductive rights and abortion access in the state.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lds-church-donates-1-million-to-oppose-idaho-abortion-initiative

### 2026-09-18: Latter-day Saint leaders urge opposition to Idaho abortion ballot measure

Latter-day Saint leaders are urging Idaho members to respectfully oppose the Idaho Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, a November ballot measure that would establish a state right to abortion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latter-day-saint-leaders-urge-opposition-to-idaho-abortion-ballot-measure

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