ELECTIONS 2024

Democratic caucus chair faces repeat challenger in central Idaho

By Ryan Suppe | 10/30/2024 | Comments Off on Democratic caucus chair faces repeat challenger in central Idaho

The previous race between Ned Burns and Mike Pohanka was decided by 37 votes.

Private school choice backers pour $85,000 into legislative races

By Kevin Richert | 10/30/2024 | Comments Off on Private school choice backers pour $85,000 into legislative races

Independent campaign spending is down considerably from May’s GOP primary, but the fall spending shines a spotlight on a handful of competitive Statehouse races.

Four South Idaho districts ask for multimillion-dollar levies

By Carly Flandro | 10/21/2024 | Comments Off on Four South Idaho districts ask for multimillion-dollar levies

School leaders say the money would be used for things like salaries, busing, school safety and athletics.

Accreditation is central issue in NIC trustee races

By Emma Epperly | 10/21/2024 | Comments Off on Accreditation is central issue in NIC trustee races

With three North Idaho College trustee seats on the ballot, next month’s election could put an end to the years-long strife or send the college in a different direction.

West Bonner appoints new trustee, decides to ask for a $1.1 million levy

By Emma Epperly | 10/18/2024 | Comments Off on West Bonner appoints new trustee, decides to ask for a $1.1 million levy

Lifelong Priest River resident fills vacancy left by controversial trustee.

Analysis: Prop. 1 becomes the election of the year, and the GOP goes all in

By Kevin Richert | 10/17/2024 | Comments Off on Analysis: Prop. 1 becomes the election of the year, and the GOP goes all in

An attempt to reshape elections draws the full wrath of Idaho Republicans — the political party that wins most elections under the status quo.

District 26: Three-way contest in central Idaho is key for both major parties

By Ryan Suppe | 10/17/2024 | Comments Off on District 26: Three-way contest in central Idaho is key for both major parties

A win for the Republican could swing an upcoming election for a new Senate leader while Democrats need the seat to retain proportional committee representation.

District 6: Investing in education is a top priority for both candidates

By Emma Epperly | 10/16/2024 | Comments Off on District 6: Investing in education is a top priority for both candidates

Rep. Lori McCann defeated Democrat Trish Carter-Goodheart the last time they met in 2022.

Hundreds of thousands spent in support and opposition of Idaho’s Proposition 1

By Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital Sun | 10/16/2024 | Comments Off on Hundreds of thousands spent in support and opposition of Idaho’s Proposition 1

Reports from Idaho Secretary of State show Prop 1 supporters have raised $2.8M, while several political committees have spent hundreds of thousands to oppose it.

District 15: House candidates disagree sharply on Launch

By Kevin Richert | 10/15/2024 | Comments Off on District 15: House candidates disagree sharply on Launch

The debate over the postsecondary grant program has cut somewhat along party lines. And that’s the case in this Boise battleground district.