Michael Angiletta, of Secure Idaho, Explained How Out-of-State Money Threatens Idaho, Even After the 2024 Election

During Bonner County Republican Women, Inc.’s February luncheon, Michael Angiletta, a Leader in the successful Fight Against Proposition 1, spoke about election Integrity & upcoming ballot Initiatives.

Angiletta, a founder of Secure Idaho, began his talk by describing how the nonpartisan group was formed. Leading up to the 2024 elections, he and other concerned Idaho citizens recognized that Proposition 1 (Prop 1) was being financially supported and promoted by out-of-state interests. Those interests misled voters about Prop 1’s goal, promoting it as Open Primaries when it was actually an initiative to implement ranked-choice voting.

Secure Idaho created educational materials, led “No on Prop 1” town halls and debates, and knocked on doors to educate Idaho citizens about Prop 1. Their efforts were so successful that in November, more residents of Idaho voted against Prop 1 than voted for President Trump!

Secure Idaho has now established a permanent mission to protect elections in the state. It continues to monitor and educate about threats to Idaho’s election integrity. He shared that out-of-state funded PACs are now pushing legislation to legalize marijuana and to allow abortions to occur up to 24 weeks in Idaho.

It was an informative and engaging meeting. The group also received updates from BCRWI Board Members on initiatives to regionalize Bonner County Fire Districts and some oddities related to the planned resort at Sandpoint City Beach and parking fees.

Finally, we held our first raffle for members in attendance at our monthly luncheons. Debbi Smith won a free upcoming lunch. Future raffles will include prizes such as free t-shirts, books, bags, etc.

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