Idaho

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Idaho

Welcome to the portal for Ballotpedia's coverage of Idaho politics! Ballotpedia's encyclopedic coverage of Idaho politics includes information on the local, state and federal levels, as well as state policies.

Idaho, located in the Pacific Northwest, was the 43rd state admitted into the Union. It is landlocked by Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Wyoming and British Columbia. Idaho is nicknamed the "Gem State." The capital is located in Boise, which is in the southeast region of the state.

Idaho has two members of the U.S. Senate, two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, 70 members of the House of Representatives and 35 members of the State Senate.

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Capital:
Boise
Motto:
Esto perpetua
Translation:
Let it be perpetual
Population:
1,841,377
Land Area of State:
82,644 square miles
Admitted to U.S.:
1890
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