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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

LDS Church's $1M donation to Idaho abortion PAC sparks member debate
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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.

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