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Idaho is largely conservative compared to Oregon, motivating some conservatives in eastern Oregon to advocate for relocating the border. [9] Oregon governor Tina Kotek acknowledged the movement in 2023 saying, "I think there are a lot of Oregonians who are frustrated and don’t feel heard. That, I think, is what the movement is about." [10]
That’s why another state — at least one — would like to be part of us,” Idaho U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher has said. ‘Stop holding our counties captive’: Greater Idaho campaign gains more ...
Mark Simmons is the vice president of Citizens for Greater Idaho. He was formerly the Oregon speaker of the House (2001-2003) and Oregon state director for USDA Rural Development. Show comments
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The Greater Idaho movement proposes a new border in which more than 70% of Oregon's land would be incorporated into Idaho.
The movement was centered in rural communities who felt ignored by political leaders in more urban areas. [72] In 2020, "Move Oregon's Border For a Greater Idaho" proposed breaking off most of Oregon's area and some of Northern California and join it with Idaho. The areas proposed to break off of Oregon and California vote Republican but in a ...
What is and is not considered an autonomist or secessionist movement is sometimes contentious. Entries on this list must meet three criteria: They are active movements with active members. They are seeking greater autonomy or self-determination for a geographic region (as opposed to personal autonomy).
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