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Church donates $1M to oppose abortion initiative

October 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via Idaho Capital Sun · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Church donates $1M to oppose abortion initiative
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The Idaho Capital Sun reports The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated $1 million to the Too Extreme for Idaho Political Action Committee, which opposes Proposition 1, an abortion rights ballot measure. The Church's statement said the initiative conflicts with its teachings on the sanctity of life.

The donation represents a major contribution in the campaign. So far, the main PAC supporting Proposition 1 has out-raised the primary opposition PAC, according to the Capital Sun's reporting.

Idaho voters will decide on Proposition 1 in the November 2026 general election.

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