ELECTIONS 2024

The Legislature’s K-12 budgeter-in-chief faces a high-profile primary

By Kevin Richert | 05/01/2024 | Comments Off on The Legislature’s K-12 budgeter-in-chief faces a high-profile primary

Six-term Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, faces two high-profile primary opponents: Bryan Smith, a GOP national committeeman with Idaho Freedom Foundation ties; and Sean Coletti, mayor of the neighboring bedroom community of Ammon.

Check out our primary election voter guide

By Ryan Suppe | 04/29/2024 | Comments Off on Check out our primary election voter guide

We asked candidates about their most important education priorities and where they stand on controversial education issues dividing the Legislature.

Campaign finance roundup (4.29.24 edition)

By Kevin Richert | 04/29/2024 | Comments Off on Campaign finance roundup (4.29.24 edition)

Between now and May 21, we will highlight some of the election’s newsiest fundraising and spending activity.

Four incumbent trustees announce early plans to run

By Kevin Richert | 04/18/2024 | Comments Off on Four incumbent trustees announce early plans to run

In a joint announcement, Boise trustees Paul Bennion, Debbie Donovan, Maria Greeley and Elizabeth Langley said they will run for election this summer.

Idaho’s spendiest primaries: a look at the numbers

By Kevin Richert | 04/16/2024 | Comments Off on Idaho’s spendiest primaries: a look at the numbers

The spendiest legislative primary in Idaho is no surprise, and it isn’t even close. It’s the GOP rematch between Sen. Scott Herndon and former Sen. Jim Woodward.

Lewiston lawmaker withdraws from ballot

By Kevin Richert | 04/05/2024 | Comments Off on Lewiston lawmaker withdraws from ballot

Rep, Mike Kingsley, R-Lewiston, has served in the House since 2016.

UPDATED: IEA revokes endorsement of Hill

By Kevin Richert | 04/05/2024 | Comments Off on UPDATED: IEA revokes endorsement of Hill

The union’s decision might have limited impact. First-term Rep. Ted Hill, R-Eagle, is unopposed in this year’s GOP primary and general election.

Christensen withdraws from House challenge

By Kevin Richert | 04/03/2024 | Comments Off on Christensen withdraws from House challenge

Former state Rep. Chad Christensen of Ammon had filed to challenge Rep. Kevin Andrus, R-Lava Hot Springs.

Analysis: Must-watch GOP primaries loom. Expect some chaos.

By Kevin Richert | 03/21/2024 | Comments Off on Analysis: Must-watch GOP primaries loom. Expect some chaos.

Here are a dozen GOP legislative primary races you need to watch, and another dozen races you probably should watch. They stretch throughout the state — and include a few rematches.

UPDATED: The 2024 legislative field is set, and here’s what we learned today

By Kevin Richert | 03/15/2024 | Comments Off on UPDATED: The 2024 legislative field is set, and here’s what we learned today

It’s the final day for legislative candidates to turn in their campaign paperwork. We’ll track the deadline action here.