ELECTIONS 2024
Like in other GOP races, school choice separates the candidates. Nichols wants to spend public funds on private education, while Bishop is skeptical.
“If you’re a candidate or lawmaker who opposes school choice – you’re a target,” an American Federation for Children director told Idaho Education News. The group has spent close to $228,000, mostly on negative campaigning.
Secretary of State Phil McGrane’s office wants Retire Career Politicians to register as an Idaho political committee by Tuesday. The written request came Thursday — the same day Idaho Education News asked McGrane’s office for information about the group.
Independent groups are pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars into the May 21 primary — mostly on negative ads and mailers.
Yamamoto says she favored local control on issues like libraries and guns in schools. Her opponent says she has a “liberal” record.
While Lenney has called his opponent a “big spender,” Agenbroad says the incumbent has risked defunding services Nampans value, like public education.
Meanwhile, the union’s political arm contributed $50,000 to a Republican-led group opposing school choice measures.
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.
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.
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.