"Low Turnout in Idaho GOP Caucus as Super Tuesday Looms"

Despite Idaho's rapid population growth, only about 6.8% of registered Republicans participated in the state's GOP presidential caucus, with former President Donald Trump reportedly winning. This turnout was lower than in the 2012 caucus and significantly lower than primary elections. The in-person voting requirement and lack of early or absentee voting options likely contributed to the low participation, prompting some voters to express a preference for a primary election instead. Idaho Republican Party chairwoman had hoped for a much higher turnout of 100,000 voters, but the actual numbers fell far short of that goal.