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GOP’s sweep and Ybarra’s win, Storified

The numbers are final (finally) in the state superintendent’s race. Here are some early Twitter reactions.

Catchphrase update: and the winners are …

The Republican superintendent’s candidate has an election catchphrase. Or three. And here they are.

Election night live blog

Numbers, news and analysis from Election Night 2014.

Weekend poll: Ybarra 46 percent, Jones 45 percent

The state superintendent’s race is the closest statewide election, according to a poll released Saturday. Republicans hold double-digit leads in other statewide races.

Your Sherri Ybarra catchphrase update

Remember the superintendent candidate’s catchphrase contest? Winners will be announced at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Election Day.

A $1.5 million spending spree in the governor’s race

Looking for the latest fundraising news from the key Idaho elections? Check this running blog post.

Did GOP tour stop violate school ethics code?

The Republican bus tour stopped at a Gooding charter school on Oct. 24. The state’s ethics code forbids using schools for political functions.

Supporters plan rally for suspended Eagle teacher

Clay Hatfield was placed on paid leave Oct. 20. According to the Idaho Statesman, a termination hearing is scheduled for Wednesday,

State Board’s tiered licensure tea leaves

The State Board of Education issued a statement on the tiered licensure issue Wednesday. What were the takeaways?

Otter and Balukoff: Yup, they’ve voted

Idaho Education News looked into the voting records of Gov. Butch Otter and challenger A.J. Balukoff. See how they compare.