LDS Church's $1M donation to Idaho abortion PAC sparks member debate
October 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via NPR Utah | KUER · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' $1 million donation to oppose Idaho's Proposition 1 has sparked discussion among members about the Church's political involvement. The contribution went to the Too Extreme for Idaho PAC, which is fighting the abortion rights initiative.
Proposition 1 would restore abortion access in Idaho up to fetal viability and in medical emergencies. The state currently has one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans. Churches have collectively donated $1.3 million opposing the measure, while supporters have raised $2.5 million total.
Some Latter-day Saints have publicly questioned the donation, while others support the Church's position. The Church has historically taken positions on ballot measures it views as moral issues, including same-sex marriage, gambling, and medical marijuana.
More coverage of this story
- Idaho Capital Sun →October 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM MT
- KBOI / Idaho News 6 →October 12, 2026 at 7:16 AM MT
- By Common Consent →October 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM MT
- Idaho Capital Sun →October 14, 2026 at 4:10 AM MT
- Utah Public Radio →October 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM MT
- KUER →October 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM MT
Mormon News summarizes reporting from established outlets and always links to the original. See an error? Report it.
Related coverage
- Why churches can donate to abortion campaigns without losing tax-exempt status
via The Salt Lake Tribune · October 15, 2026
- Utah play about excommunicated gay Latter-day Saint returns after 20 years
via The Salt Lake Tribune · October 15, 2026
- Mormon Land podcast: LGBTQ members face contradiction in Church policy
via The Salt Lake Tribune · October 15, 2026
- BYU-Notre Dame matchup carries enormous stakes for Cougars and Big 12
via KSL · October 14, 2026
From the Mormon News Podcast
- Gambling Crackdown, Dan McLellan on Joe Rogan, Bisbee Case & More - Mormon News | Ep. 2208
Full episode and transcript · October 9, 2026
- Nemo Goes Global, Mormon Stories Lawsuit Update & LDS Baby Bust - Mormon News 10.2.26 | Ep. 2204
Full episode and transcript · October 2, 2026