Elections 2024
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.