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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · 1d

Skip the lines & vote early! Check your county’s website or county clerk’s office for early voting info. Early voting has begun in most Idaho counties & in several states. #idpol #voteearly

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · 1d

Vote early, in person at these locations in Ada County. Not in Ada? See comments for info in other counties. #idpol #voteearly

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · 1d

Early voting has begun in most Idaho counties & in many states. Ck. comments for times, locations & voting deadlines. #idpol

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Sam Sandmire @samsandmire.bsky.social · 2d

550 counted at McCall, Idaho #NoKings protest today. This is just a portion of the crowd. #idpol @babevote.bsky.social

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Sam Sandmire @samsandmire.bsky.social · 3d

Today! #NoKings #idpol

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · 12d

Do elected officials who don’t show up to candidate forums deserve our votes? #idpol www.idahoednews.org/elections25/...

West Ada trustee challengers field questions at forum, without incumbents

Name cards for four candidates sat on the table, but only two showed up on Tuesday night.

www.idahoednews.org

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · 16d

Can you help? #idpol Details & sign up here: www.mobilize.us?country=US&e...

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · 21d

Had fun registering voters at Pace for Peace & Open Streets Boise this weekend. Check us out at BABEVOTE.org

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · 22d

BABE VOTE volunteers registered voters at Pace for Peace yesterday. Today, we’ll be at Open Streets Boise. Stop by! #idpol

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Sam Sandmire @samsandmire.bsky.social · 28d

Standing room only at Save Our Schools Town Hall at McCall Public Library. Our tax dollars should not fund private education. #idpol

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Sam Sandmire @samsandmire.bsky.social · Sep 20

#idpol www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/edit...

Idaho school voucher scheme faces challenge. It’s about time | Opinion

Utah, Ohio and South Carolina have faced similar — and successful — constitutional challenges. Let’s hope Idaho follows suit. | Opinion

www.idahostatesman.com

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 18

Idaho’s student voter turnout also plummeted after laws banning use of student IDs for registering & voting passed in 2023. #idpol

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 18

Correction: ‘student’ voters

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 18

We sincerely hope this case moves forward so we can have our day in court so young Idahoans’ voting rights can be restored. #idpol

babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 18

We sincerely hope the court allows this case to move forward, so we can show evidence that young Idahoans’ right to vote is being violated. #idpol

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 18

When asked about the extreme drop in young registered voters in Idaho after passing the student ID ban law, Idaho Rep. Brent Crane said, without shame, “These laws are doing exactly what they were supposed to do.” #idpol

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 18

BABE VOTE joined this case. Unfortunately, laws targeting stide t voters are working. See comments below. #idpol idahocapitalsun.com/2025/09/17/f...

Federal appeals court hears challenge to Idaho voter ID laws • Idaho Capital Sun

A federal appeals court will consider whether Idaho’s recent voting laws unconstitutionally target voters based on age.

idahocapitalsun.com

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 17

TODAY 9th Circuit will hear arguments in MFOL, LWV & BABE VOTE’s challenge to Idaho laws banning use of student IDs to register & vote (+ other restrictions). Case # 24-6376. 11am MT (our hearing may be approx 11:30am). #idpol Watch: www.youtube.com/live/hAV-aGa...

Seattle Courtroom 2 10:00 AM Wednesday 9/17

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 16

From Boise High to UNC Chapel Hill & in between, BABE VOTE Campus Captains are helping students get #VoteReady on @natlvoterregday.bsky.social ! #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #BABEVOTE

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 15

Watch Asha tell her story of her journey with BABE VOTE. #idpol #youthmovement youtu.be/9H7nBkoRsiE?...

Asha Muhingi reveals her journey with BABE VOTE

YouTube video by BABE VOTE

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 13

Today at the Common Well in Garden City! www.mobilize.us/babevote/eve...

House On Fire - Art, Music, Democracy, Tacos! · BABE VOTE

Join BABE VOTE at House On Fire Sat. Sept. 13 at The Common Well in Garden City for Art, Music, Democracy, & Tacos! Enjoy the gallery show, clothesline art sale, political poster making, speakers, p...

www.mobilize.us

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 12

Tomorrow! www.mobilize.us/babevote/eve...

House On Fire - Art, Music, Democracy, Tacos! · BABE VOTE

Join BABE VOTE at House On Fire Sat. Sept. 13 at The Common Well in Garden City for Art, Music, Democracy, & Tacos! Enjoy the gallery show, clothesline art sale, political poster making, speakers, p...

www.mobilize.us

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 11

It's gonna be lit! Join BABE VOTE at House On Fire this Sat, hosted by The Common Well. Art, Music, Democracy, Tacos. RSVP below. www.mobilize.us/babevote/eve...

House On Fire - Art, Music, Democracy, Tacos! · BABE VOTE

Join BABE VOTE at House On Fire Sat. Sept. 13 at The Common Well in Garden City for Art, Music, Democracy, & Tacos! Enjoy the gallery show, clothesline art sale, political poster making, speakers, p...

www.mobilize.us

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Sam Sandmire @samsandmire.bsky.social · Sep 7

Happy Pride! BABE VOTE students registered voters at Boise Pride this weekend. Shared a booth with Eve Devitt Fund. Spreading joy!
@babevote.bsky.social @boisepride.bsky.social #Boise #Pride #BABEVOTE

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babevote.bsky.social @babevote.bsky.social · Sep 7

Had a blast registering voters at Boise Pride this weekend! @boisepride.bsky.social

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