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Idaho Voters Pick Winchester Model 1873 as State Gun
Idaho voters chose the Winchester Model 1873 over the Colt M1911 in a nonbinding state gun ballot question.
In brief
Idaho voters chose the Winchester Model 1873 over the Colt M1911 in a nonbinding state gun ballot question. Idaho voters selected the Winchester Model 1873 as their state gun after a narrow ballot win. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Idaho Ballot Question
528,641 idahoans voted on a state gun in tuesday's election.
Winchester Model 1873 Wins
The winchester model 1873 earned 30 percent of the vote in idaho.
South Idaho DSA Endorsement
South idaho dsa endorsed the colt m1911 as the most antifascist option.
Isaac's Reasoning
Isaac claimed the m1911 was the most socialist option due to its use against fascists in world war ii.
Historical Context
John travers wood, elected coeur d'alene mayor in 1911, was a member of the socialist party.
Voter Reaction
Some idahoans left the state gun question blank, citing genocide concerns.
“I didn’t vote on a state gun. 'The gun that won the west' is essentially saying this gun committed the most genocide of Native Americans.”
Nonbinding Outcome
The state gun measure is nonbinding, so idaho's legislature may choose a different gun.
The short version
Idaho voters selected the Winchester Model 1873 as their state gun after a narrow ballot win.
