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Idaho, like its fellow statehood-seeking territory, Wyoming, was not the subject of an enabling act, as other statehood-seeking territories usually were before holding a constitutional convention. However, an enabling act for Idaho had been introduced in December 1888 by Oregon Senator John H. Mitchell , and its potential statehood was ...
This is a list of known applications made to the United States Congress by the state legislatures for a Convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution under Article V of the Constitution which provides in pertinent part:
Steunenberg became active in politics as a member of the 1889 Idaho Constitutional Convention which led to Idaho's admission to the Union in 1890. In 1890, he was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives as a fusion candidate, endorsed by both the Democratic and Populist Parties, and he served one term. In addition, he served for several ...
Ainslie served two terms as Delegate before losing a re-election bid in 1882. He remained a power in state-level Democratic Party politics for many years, and in 1889, he was elected to represent Boise County in the Idaho Constitutional Convention.
Henry Armstrong (September 11, 1841 – August 2, 1904) [1] was an American politician who was a pioneer of Idaho. Armstrong served in the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment from December 1861 to October 1865, reaching the rank of sergeant. [1] [2] He came to the Idaho Territory as a miner, operating a mine in Galena Gulch, in Alturas County, by ...
Around 1879, McConnell had begun investing in the growing town of Moscow, Idaho, and in 1884 he moved his family there. The general store he opened with a partner in Moscow was for many years considered the finest in the region. [4] McConnell represented Latah County in the Idaho Constitutional Convention.
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“The Idaho GOP has fully transitioned to an extremist party.” ‘Civility and common sense eroded’: Idaho Democrats react to Republicans’ convention Skip to main content