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LDS Church opposes Idaho abortion ballot measure

September 18, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

LDS Church opposes Idaho abortion ballot measure
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taken a position against an Idaho ballot measure that would loosen the state's strict anti-abortion laws, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. The church's statement joins other religious organizations in Idaho opposing the measure.

Idaho currently has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation, with limited exceptions.

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