Elections 2024
Analysis: Another rift within the GOP comes into plain public view
Tuesday’s GOP primary represents yet another showdown between the Republicans’ mainstream and hardline factions. But the rift along the GOP’s right flank can’t be dismissed, either.
UPDATED: U of I president folds more than $7,000 into GOP legislative primaries
Several of the donations went to lawmakers who have sided with the U of I in its bid to buy the University of Phoenix.
UPDATED: Governor, superintendent endorse legislative candidates
It’s not unusual for a governor to endorse primary races, but Little hasn’t done it regularly in his two terms.
UPDATED: IEA-funded group targets Horman over school choice
Right 2 Learn has received $90,000 from the Idaho Education Association’s political arm. The PAC has spent close to $70,000 in an attempt to oust state Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, the co-chair of the Legislature’s budget committee.
House Education vice chair faces two conservative challengers
Rep. Lori McCann of Lewiston is defending her four-year record — and, to an extent, her committee’s record — in a three-person GOP primary.
Conservative incumbent faces PTA mom in Middleton primary
Like in other GOP races, school choice separates the candidates. Nichols wants to spend public funds on private education, while Bishop is skeptical.
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.
State seeks answers about anti-Moyle PAC
Secretary of State Phil McGrane’s office wants Retire Career Politicians to register as an Idaho political committee by Tuesday. The written request came Thursday — the same day Idaho Education News asked McGrane’s office for information about the group.
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.