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Phil McGrane was elected Idaho’s twenty-eighth Secretary of State and took office on January 2, 2023. McGrane served as elected Clerk of Ada County from 2019-2022. McGrane holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy, a juris doctorate, and a Master of Public Administration. As a fourth-generation Idahoan, Phil has dedicated his career to making elections in the state of Idaho accessible, secure and transparent.

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MCGRANE: Why We Keep Talking About Election Security

Secretary of State Phil McGrane on Idaho's voter roll security, federal recognition of the state's election integrity work, and his year as NASS Secretary.

Phil McGraneJul 18, 2026

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RELEASE: Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act Initiative Qualifies; Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Fails for November General Election Ballot

The Idaho Secretary of State's Office certifies the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act initiative for the November 2026 ballot, while the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act initiative fails to qualify.

Phil McGraneJul 14, 2026

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MCGRANE: What I Learned Training Alongside Idaho’s Wildland Firefighters

Secretary of State Phil McGrane on recertifying his Idaho Wildland Fire Red Card and what it's taught him about the risks facing Idaho's wildland firefighters this fire season.

Phil McGraneJul 11, 2026

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