Winder tries to get out the vote … for something

Kevin Richert | 05/19/2015

Senate Assistant Majority Leader Chuck Winder is encouraging people to get out and vote in Tuesday’s West Ada School District elections.

Here’s an excerpt from a Winder email to constituents — with “VOTE TODAY!!!” in the subject line:

“Today is a great day to get out and vote to support Idaho’s students! The West Ada School Bond Election is today, Tuesday, May 19. I hope you will take the time to vote. The West Ada school district needs your support for a $104 million dollar bond.”

The catch: West Ada voters approved a $96 million bond issue in March, so it’s not on Tuesday’s ballot. Three contested school board races are on the ballot — and Winder’s email doesn’t mention them.

Winder was not immediately available for comment Tuesday.

Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 35 years of experience in Idaho journalism. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television and "Idaho Matters" on Boise State Public Radio. He can be reached at [email protected]