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Election day (and night) live blog

Final results of the statewide races and the Kuna school levy — and some surprising legislative results.

Idaho elections: the money race

Gov. Butch Otter has raised at least $461,000 for his re-election campaign since Jan. 1. His key rival, Sen. Russ Fulcher has raised at least $154,000. And more from the sunshine reports.

GOP primaries: the endorsement roundup

Where did the state’s editorial pages come down on the key May 20 primary elections? Here’s a roundup.

The next election: Kuna trustee recall

Organizers say they have gathered enough signatures to pursue a recall election against Kuna School Board member Michael Law.

Kevin Richert

This week’s video vault

Talking technology pilot projects — and a little bit about the superintendent’s race — with Michelle Edmonds of KIVI and KNIN. And talking politics — and a certain debate — on this week’s “Idaho Reports.”

The money race: Five takeaways

What are the storylines lurking in the latest round of campaign finance reports? Here’s a look at five.

Wild Wednesday: Guv’s debate, Storified

It was freewheeling, and the quotes were flying. See how Wednesday night’s GOP gubernatorial debate played in the Twitterverse.

Video: Our tech pilot collaborative coverage

This spring, Idaho Education News and Idaho On Your Side teamed up to take a closer look at three technology pilot projects. Check out all of our coverage here.

Troupis, Wasden spar on K-12 funding

Republican attorney general’s candidate Chris Troupis says the state is meeting its constitutional mandate on school funding. Incumbent Lawrence Wasden said this is a question for the courts to decide.

Smith rips U.S. education department

Bryan Smith, challenging incumbent Mike Simpson in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District, says the federal government could save $70 billion by shuttering the U.S. Department of Education.