ELECTIONS 2024

Campaign filings news, March 5 edition

By Kevin Richert | 03/05/2024 | Comments Off on Campaign filings news, March 5 edition

A few headlines, so far, from the legislative candidate filing period. Check back for updates throughout the filing window, which closes on March 15.

Campaign filing period opens Monday

By Kevin Richert | 03/04/2024 | Comments Off on Campaign filing period opens Monday

All 105 legislative seats will be on the ballot. And even though the filing period is just getting started, the election is well underway.

Idaho Secretary of State’s Office launches revamped Vote Idaho website

By Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun | 02/28/2024 | Comments Off on Idaho Secretary of State’s Office launches revamped Vote Idaho website

New website billed as one-stop election resource for candidates and voters alike.

Idaho GOP won’t allow news media inside upcoming presidential caucus

By Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun | 02/26/2024 | Comments Off on Idaho GOP won’t allow news media inside upcoming presidential caucus

Only registered Republicans and their minor children will be allowed in caucus sites on March 2, state party officials say.

What to expect at Idaho GOP’s caucus on March 2

By Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun | 02/26/2024 | Comments Off on What to expect at Idaho GOP’s caucus on March 2

Idaho Republicans will help pick their party’s nominee for president at 210 sites throughout the state.

House Democratic leader will not seek re-election

By Kevin Richert | 02/09/2024 | Comments Off on House Democratic leader will not seek re-election

Instead, Rep. Lauren Necochea says she will concentrate on her role as state chair of the Idaho Democratic Party.

A member of Senate GOP leadership will not seek re-election

By Kevin Richert | 02/02/2024 | Comments Off on A member of Senate GOP leadership will not seek re-election

Sen. Abby Lee, R-Fruitland, will not run for a sixth two-year term.

The election money race: an early Top 10 list

By Kevin Richert | 02/01/2024 | Comments Off on The election money race: an early Top 10 list

Which legislative incumbents and candidates have raised the most money so far this election season? We have the list.

Analysis: Another high-stakes Idaho election is off to a spendy start

By Kevin Richert | 11/30/2023 | Comments Off on Analysis: Another high-stakes Idaho election is off to a spendy start

In 173 days, mainstream and hardline Republicans will square off for control of the Legislature. At its essence, this is a debate over the proper role of government, in education, infrastructure and tax policy.