Overview

• Crook County voted 53% in favor of joining Idaho, becoming the 13th county to support the 'Greater Idaho' movement.
• The movement aims to shift Idaho's border 200 miles west, incorporating 14 full and 3 partial counties from Oregon.
• Proponents argue that conservative eastern Oregon's interests are better aligned with Idaho's governance.
• Approval from both state legislatures and the U.S. Congress is required for the border change to occur.
• The movement has gained traction since 2020, driven by political and cultural divides within Oregon.