Summary
A movement in Eastern Oregon is pushing to change state boundaries by joining with Idaho. Supporters argue that rural Eastern Oregon has little in common with the liberal and urban Western Oregon, and they feel their conservative values are not represented by the state's government.
Key Facts
- Eastern Oregon residents want more than a dozen counties to become part of Idaho.
- The campaign is called the Greater Idaho Movement.
- Residents in Eastern Oregon dominantly vote Republican and strongly supported Donald Trump in elections.
- The state government of Oregon is predominantly controlled by Democrats, leading to a feeling of underrepresentation in Eastern Oregon.
- There is a noted cultural and policy divide on issues like gun rights, abortion, and immigration between Eastern and Western Oregon.
- Some Eastern Oregon counties have enacted ordinances to oppose state-imposed gun laws and immigration policies.
- The campaign argues that joining Idaho would better reflect the values and culture of Eastern Oregon communities.
