Elections 2024

School choice PAC: Statehouse opponents are targets

“If you’re a candidate or lawmaker who opposes school choice – you’re a target,” an American Federation for Children director told Idaho Education News. The group has spent close to $228,000, mostly on negative campaigning.

Analysis: A flood of third-party money flows through the 2024 legislative primaries

Independent groups are pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars into the May 21 primary — mostly on negative ads and mailers.

Education committee chair defends record amid right-wing primary challenge

Yamamoto says she favored local control on issues like libraries and guns in schools. Her opponent says she has a “liberal” record.

Nampa rivals duel over education spending in repeat primary

While Lenney has called his opponent a “big spender,” Agenbroad says the incumbent has risked defunding services Nampans value, like public education.

Senate Education chair faces a Republican primary rematch

Sen. Dave Lent is emphasizing big-ticket education items from the past two years. His challenger, Bryan Scholz, says he wants to encourage more competition in education.

In depth: Idaho’s costliest — and maybe most bitter — legislative primary

The roiling rematch between state Sen. Scott Herndon and former state Sen. Jim Woodward could go a long way toward shaping the Senate GOP caucus, and have a tangible impact on Statehouse education politics. The race could also be a sign of what to expect in future legislative primaries.

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.