Greater Idaho movement

[2][3][4] It is primarily led by conservative dissatisfaction with the liberal lean of the small but more heavily populated northwestern region of Oregon, driven by the Portland area and other cities in the Willamette Valley; proponents argue that the rural eastern counties have more in common with Idaho, and are not adequately represented in Oregon's state politics.

[5][6] As of July 2024, thirteen counties in Oregon had approved ballot measures in favor of Greater Idaho: Baker, Crook, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler.

[9] Oregon governor Tina Kotek acknowledged the movement in 2023 saying, "I think there are a lot of Oregonians who are frustrated and don’t feel heard.

[12] Drug laws differ, as like most of the West Coast, Oregon has legalized recreational marijuana, while Idaho still criminalizes possession.

[13] As of May 2024, thirteen counties in Oregon had approved ballot measures in favor of Greater Idaho: Baker, Crook, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler.

The reduced scope includes only Oregon’s eastern territory save for small portions of Deschutes and Wasco counties.

The majority of the remaining inhabitants live in Umatilla County, which is home to Hermiston and Pendleton, the two largest cities in the region.