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Our call — vote YES
The measure
HJR 6 is a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. It would add constitutional language designating English as the official language of Idaho.
What YES does
A YES vote designates English as Idaho's official language in the state constitution — a statement of the common language of government and public life.
What NO does
A NO vote leaves the constitution silent on an official language.
The math
No fiscal effect was published in the sources consulted, and the published summary states no new program, translation mandate change, or spending figure.
OUR CALL
Our call: YES.
A shared language is shared citizenship. Designating English as Idaho's official language affirms the common tongue of its laws, schools, and public business at no published cost. Immigrants built this country by joining its language and its civic life; a state may say so in its constitution.
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Sources: Ballotpedia, 2026 ballot measures (ballotpedia.org/2026_ballot_measures) — HJR 6 summary.
Result pending. No verified call (Associated Press or official) as of November 4, 2026. This page will be updated when the race is called or certified. The original article above is unchanged.
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