ELECTIONS 2024
Here’s where the candidates stand on key education issues.
Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, a three-term incumbent, adamantly opposes using taxpayer dollars for private school choice. Republican challenger Annette Tipton says she is open to the idea.
But a new tax relief law means locals might pay less out of pocket if the measures are approved.
In a purple Boise district known for close elections, incumbent Sen. Rick Just and former Rep. Codi Galloway have already raised close to $250,000. The stakes are high — for the two candidates, and potentially for education policy.
Rep. Brandon Mitchell faces retired science educator Kathy Dawes in his run for a third term.
Ballot initiative would bring changes like open primaries and ranked-choice voting to Idaho’s primary and general elections.
The various endorsements came from either Idaho Education Association’s members, board of directors or political action committee.
This is the first in a series of candidate profiles that Idaho Education News will publish leading up to the Nov. 5 general election. Our coverage is focusing on competitive races in swing districts and those that have implications for education policy.
Find out if your district has a measure on the ballot — and what it costs.
A handful of elections could make an important mark on Statehouse politics and education topics. Here are the races to watch.