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Twin Falls Ballot Measures, Explained Simply: November 3, 2026

Each measure below is explained in plain words, from the official ballot language and Twin Falls County. For every one we say what a yes vote means and what a no vote means. This page does not tell you how to vote.

Election day is November 3, 2026. Last updated October 10, 2026. For the candidates, see what's on the ballot in Twin Falls.

Statewide

House Joint Resolution 4Grant Legislature Exclusive Authority and Prohibit Citizen-Initiated Measures on Marijuana, Narcotics, and Psychoactive Substances Amendment

Idaho’s Constitution does not now give the Legislature the only power to decide whether these substances may be legal. This change would give that power only to the Legislature. It would also stop people from using citizen-led ballot measures to try to legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances.

If Yes wins
A yes vote means only the Idaho Legislature could legalize these substances, and people could no longer use citizen-led measures to try to legalize them.
If No wins
A no vote means this change would not be made. People could still use citizen-led ballot measures to try to legalize these substances.
  • How it got on the ballot: Referred by the Idaho Legislature.

Explained from Twin Falls County sample ballot. Listed by Twin Falls County sample ballot.

House Joint Resolution 6English as Official State Language Amendment

English is already Idaho’s official language under state law. This change would put that rule in the Constitution. It would also require English for public proceedings, public documents, public instruction, and other public acts, except when federal law requires another language.

If Yes wins
A yes vote means English would be named in the Constitution as Idaho’s official language, with the stated rules for public acts.
If No wins
A no vote means this change would not be added to the Constitution. English would remain the state’s official language under state law.
  • How it got on the ballot: Referred by the Idaho Legislature.

Explained from Twin Falls County sample ballot. Listed by Twin Falls County sample ballot.

Proposition 1Measure creating a right to abortion before fetal viability and, after viability, in medical emergencies; right to privacy; and health-care-provider protections

Today, Idaho law generally prohibits abortion, with exceptions described on the ballot. This measure would create a right to reproductive choices, including abortion before a fetus could survive outside the womb and, later, in a medical emergency. It would also protect certain health-care providers from penalties for providing care allowed by the measure. The state estimates added costs of $3,100 to $7,800 each year, mostly for Medicaid care for complications.

If Yes wins
A yes vote means the measure’s reproductive-rights rules and protections would become law.
If No wins
A no vote means Idaho’s current abortion laws would stay in place.
  • How it got on the ballot: A citizen initiative qualified for the ballot.
  • Cost: The state estimates added costs of $3,100 to $7,800 a year, less than 0.001% of the state share of Idaho’s Medicaid budget; the measure states it creates no new state financial obligation and has no income, sales, or product tax impact.

Explained from Twin Falls County sample ballot, Idaho Secretary of State initiative announcement. Listed by Twin Falls County sample ballot.

School district

Twin Falls School District No. 411 Supplemental LevySupplemental levy for safety and security, activities, staffing, and maintenance

The district already has a levy that is due to expire in 2027. This measure asks to collect $7.2 million each year for two years, starting July 1, 2027. The money would pay for safety and security, activities, staff pay and benefits, and maintenance. The estimated tax is $86 per year for each $100,000 of taxable assessed value, the same estimated rate as the levy being replaced.

If Yes wins
A yes vote means the district could collect $7.2 million per year for two years, beginning July 1, 2027, for the listed purposes.
If No wins
A no vote means the district would not get permission to collect this proposed levy for the two years listed. The existing levy is due to expire June 30, 2027.
  • How it got on the ballot: The Twin Falls School District No. 411 Board of Trustees placed the question on the ballot.
  • Cost: The estimated average annual cost is $86 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value; an existing levy at the same estimated rate expires June 30, 2027, so the tax per $100,000 is not expected to change if approved.

Explained from Twin Falls County sample ballot. Listed by Twin Falls County sample ballot.