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Ybarra: ‘I took a different approach’
The Republican state superintendent’s nominee discusses her surprising primary win.
Superintendent race: the next chapter
After a surprising GOP primary result, Republican Sherri Ybarra and Democrat Jana Jones focus on the fall election.
Did Otter show weakness in primary?
The incumbent governor lost key counties in Tuesday’s primary, which could make him vulnerable against a challenger with an education background.
A $22.1 million school election day
This time, Kuna voters narrowly approved a $6.38 million levy — one of 18 school levies to pass statewide.
How did Sherri Ybarra pull off the upset?
Republicans selected an educator who raised very little money and did little campaigning — but managed to win a four-way campaign.
Ybarra wins GOP superintendent’s primary
American Falls principal Randy Jensen ran second to the Mountain Home school administrator, followed closely by Cottonwood teacher John Eynon and Melba superintendent Andy Grover.
Live election results
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Jensen reports raising $38,000 for schools
The GOP candidate for state superintendent has asked supporters to donate to local schools instead of contributing to his campaign.
Legislative races to watch Tuesday
Thirty-one legislative incumbents, including multiple members of the House and Senate education committees, face primary challenges Tuesday.
Levies are also on Tuesday’s ballot
Heading the list: Kuna voters will be asked to take a second look at a two-year, $6.38 million supplemental school levy.