b'2024 State ReportIDAHO Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association Report2025 Legislature & 2024 Elections Results2024 Election Results in IdahoIdaho Senate: 29 Republicans / 6 Demo- Idaho Legislature Moves to thecrats (Republicans picked up 1 seat)Right:The red wave that washed over Idaho House: 61 Republicans / 9 Demo- the nation didnt slow down in Idaho oncrats (Republicans picked up 2 seats) Nov. 5. All 105 legislative seats in 35 legislative districts were on the ballot.2025 Legislative SessionFifteen incumbent legislators lost in theWhos in Charge? Election years always Primary Election in May, including thebring changes to the Statehouse, but its rare to see top officials Pro Temp, Senator Chuck Winder, andin the Idaho legislature lose their seat. But 15 incumbents lost Suzanne Budgeformer Majority Leader in the Housetheir primary races. And these losses, combined with General IPM&CSAExecutive Director Megan Blanksma. By the time the gener- Election results, will shake up key players in the legislature. al election rolled around, only 4 districtsWe will be watching the legislative organizational session in were really in play, (District 6 in Mos- December to see who wins the internal battle to run the Idaho cow, 15 in Meridian, 26 in the MagicSenate. And we expect in both House and Senate to see signifi-Valley, and 29 in Pocatello) and after thecant changes in committee leadership and committee member-dust settled, even these purple districtsship. The House will be led by Rep. Mike Moyle, but Senate turned a bit more red. Were waiting forleadership is up for grabs. We will be watching to see how the final campaign finance reporting, but itsfinal pieces fall in to place as the 2025 legislature convenes in clear that a flood of money came intoJanuary.these hotly contested districts (unprec-edented really for an Idaho legislativeIPM&CSA Advocacy at the Idaho Statehouse / Issues to seat) but in the end, the populist Watch: As we roll into a new year and a new election cycle, Trump Train ruled the day.IPM&CSA is well positioned to protect and defend our Speaking of money in politics. industry in the 2025 legislative session. We will be on guard for new taxes and regulations and on the watch for transporta-Proposition 1 Goes down in Flames: tion and fuel-related legislation. We expect vape products to Despite $5 million spent, the complicatedbe on the agenda, with proposals for a vape registry, new vape ballot initiative to upend Idahos votingtaxes, youth access and enhanced enforcement to be part of the process was overwhelmingly defeated,conversation. Bills to enhance the use of E-Vehicles, renew-with nearly 70% of voters opposing theable fuels, and alternative energy are gaining ground across measure. Idahoans simply werent buy- the country, and we will be talking about them again in Idaho. ing what these out of state groups wereOur neighboring states have adopted aggressive policies to selling. Despite more than $5 millioneliminate fossil fuels, and here in Idaho we should be prepared spent, the proposal to open Idahos Pri- to explain and defend the value of liquid petroleum fuels in the mary Election and to implement Rankenergy marketplace. We know that many of our members doing Choice Voting in the General Electionbusiness in surrounding states are dealing with these compli-went down in flames. Despite a flood ofcated, costly, and often confusing anti-fossil fuel policies. outside money and very sophisticated campaigns, red, blue and purple statesSuccessful PAC Events Help IPM&CSAall rejected similar ballot measures. Support Like-Minded CandidatesIPM&CSA PAC Supports Our Allies at the Statehouse: Here are some highlights from the IPM&CSA commits time and resources to legislative and November 5 General Election in Idaho:statewide races and supports elected officials who share ourPresident: Donald Trump 66.9% (605,104 votes) / philosophy of government policy and regulations. In the past 20+ years, the Idaho PAC has raised $422,423 and contributed Kamala Harris 30.4% (274,973 votes) $230,050 to candidates! Most importantly - Idaho marketers1st Congressional District: Russ Fulcher 71% (331,049 votes) continue to build relationships with key legislators and govern-2nd Congressional District: Mike Simpson 61.4% (250,117) ment officials to ensure that our industry is represented in the development of Idaho laws and regulations.Proposition 1Open Primaries/Rank Choice Voting:As always, thanks to our members, vendors and friends who 69.6% No (618,751 votes) / 30.4% Yes (269,959 votes) support our IPM&CSA PAC golf tournaments that make theseVoter Turnout Statewide: 85.7% contributions possible! Also, a huge Thank You to our mem-(917,257 votes / 1,069,763 registered) ber companies who donate countless hours to making these events a success!38 www.wpma.com /Winter 2024'