ELECTIONS 2024

Senate Education chair faces a Republican primary rematch

By Kevin Richert | 05/06/2024 | Comments Off on Senate Education chair faces a Republican primary rematch

Sen. Dave Lent is emphasizing big-ticket education items from the past two years. His challenger, Bryan Scholz, says he wants to encourage more competition in education.

In depth: Idaho’s costliest — and maybe most bitter — legislative primary

By Kevin Richert | 05/02/2024 | Comments Off on In depth: Idaho’s costliest — and maybe most bitter — legislative primary

The roiling rematch between state Sen. Scott Herndon and former state Sen. Jim Woodward could go a long way toward shaping the Senate GOP caucus, and have a tangible impact on Statehouse education politics. The race could also be a sign of what to expect in future legislative primaries.

The Legislature’s K-12 budgeter-in-chief faces a high-profile primary

By Kevin Richert | 05/01/2024 | Comments Off on The Legislature’s K-12 budgeter-in-chief faces a high-profile primary

Six-term Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, faces two high-profile primary opponents: Bryan Smith, a GOP national committeeman with Idaho Freedom Foundation ties; and Sean Coletti, mayor of the neighboring bedroom community of Ammon.

Campaign finance roundup (4.29.24 edition)

By Kevin Richert | 04/29/2024 | Comments Off on Campaign finance roundup (4.29.24 edition)

Between now and May 21, we will highlight some of the election’s newsiest fundraising and spending activity.

Four incumbent trustees announce early plans to run

By Kevin Richert | 04/18/2024 | Comments Off on Four incumbent trustees announce early plans to run

In a joint announcement, Boise trustees Paul Bennion, Debbie Donovan, Maria Greeley and Elizabeth Langley said they will run for election this summer.

Idaho’s spendiest primaries: a look at the numbers

By Kevin Richert | 04/16/2024 | Comments Off on Idaho’s spendiest primaries: a look at the numbers

The spendiest legislative primary in Idaho is no surprise, and it isn’t even close. It’s the GOP rematch between Sen. Scott Herndon and former Sen. Jim Woodward.

Districts to ask patrons for $209 million in local bonds and levies

By Darren Svan | 04/15/2024 | Comments Off on Districts to ask patrons for $209 million in local bonds and levies

West Ada and Pocatello have the largest asks. Find out what’s on your ballot.

Lewiston lawmaker withdraws from ballot

By Kevin Richert | 04/05/2024 | Comments Off on Lewiston lawmaker withdraws from ballot

Rep, Mike Kingsley, R-Lewiston, has served in the House since 2016.

UPDATED: IEA revokes endorsement of Hill

By Kevin Richert | 04/05/2024 | Comments Off on UPDATED: IEA revokes endorsement of Hill

The union’s decision might have limited impact. First-term Rep. Ted Hill, R-Eagle, is unopposed in this year’s GOP primary and general election.

Christensen withdraws from House challenge

By Kevin Richert | 04/03/2024 | Comments Off on Christensen withdraws from House challenge

Former state Rep. Chad Christensen of Ammon had filed to challenge Rep. Kevin Andrus, R-Lava Hot Springs.