Idaho GOP Bypasses Lawrence Wasden and Supports Texas Move over Lawrence Wasden. Republicans in Idaho have filed two amicus briefs in support of Texas. Wasden, Idaho's Attorney General, explained he doesn't support his Texas counterpart and fellow Republican, Ken Paxton. The Texas A.G. wants the Supreme Court of the United States to invalidate the votes in four states where Joe Biden appears victorious. Those are Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Wasden fears it could set a precedent and in the future, other states could challenge Idaho's decisions. five Justices would then have to make a decision before the Electoral College votes Monday