10.14.2024 -- NLS -- Ranked Choice Voting's Impact on Idaho's Elections and Conservative Vote Splitting

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Neal Larson Podcast, Neal and Julie dive into the complexities of ranked choice voting and its potential effects in Idaho. They emphasize how critical it is for voters to understand that if they don't rank multiple choices, their ballot may become "exhausted" after the first round, leaving them without a voice in subsequent rounds. Neal and Julie discuss the potential for vote splitting among Republicans, which could open the door for less popular candidates to succeed, drawing on examples from Alaska's experience with ranked choice voting.They also touch on the growing willingness of Idaho voters to openly support Donald Trump, as the political pendulum shifts. Neal and Julie express their excitement about the upcoming election season, sharing plans to engage listeners with live interactions and hand the mic to national media when needed. Wrapping up the episode, they express concerns about how ranked choice voting could disrupt traditional party systems and add complexity to the voting process.