ELECTIONS 2024

District 29: Pocatello rematch could carry big education implications

By Carly Flandro | 10/15/2024 | Comments Off on District 29: Pocatello rematch could carry big education implications

Here’s where the candidates stand on key education issues.

District 15 House hopefuls differ on private school choice, facilities law

By Kevin Richert | 10/14/2024 | Comments Off on District 15 House hopefuls differ on private school choice, facilities law

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.

Two North Idaho districts seek continuation of multimillion dollar levies

By Emma Epperly | 10/14/2024 | Comments Off on Two North Idaho districts seek continuation of multimillion dollar levies

But a new tax relief law means locals might pay less out of pocket if the measures are approved.

Analysis: Idaho’s spendiest Senate race could have statewide implications

By Kevin Richert | 10/10/2024 | Comments Off on Analysis: Idaho’s spendiest Senate race could have statewide implications

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.

District 6: Candidates agree on increased school facility funding, differ on private school choice

By Emma Epperly | 10/09/2024 | Comments Off on District 6: Candidates agree on increased school facility funding, differ on private school choice

Rep. Brandon Mitchell faces retired science educator Kathy Dawes in his run for a third term.

Prop. 1 would transform Idaho elections

By Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun | 10/09/2024 | Comments Off on Prop. 1 would transform Idaho elections

Ballot initiative would bring changes like open primaries and ranked-choice voting to Idaho’s primary and general elections.

Teachers’ union endorses Prop. 1, candidates in 22 legislative districts

By Ryan Suppe | 10/07/2024 | Comments Off on Teachers’ union endorses Prop. 1, candidates in 22 legislative districts

The various endorsements came from either Idaho Education Association’s members, board of directors or political action committee.

District 6: Challenger touts support of public ed; incumbent faces controversy over alleged public forum outburst

By Emma Epperly | 10/07/2024 | Comments Off on District 6: Challenger touts support of public ed; incumbent faces controversy over alleged public forum outburst

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.

School leaders will ask patrons for $244 million this November

By Carly Flandro | 09/24/2024 | Comments Off on School leaders will ask patrons for $244 million this November

Find out if your district has a measure on the ballot — and what it costs.

Analysis: This fall’s legislative races matter — and some matter a lot

By Kevin Richert | 09/05/2024 | Comments Off on Analysis: This fall’s legislative races matter — and some matter a lot

A handful of elections could make an important mark on Statehouse politics and education topics. Here are the races to watch.