2018 elections
Fulcher shifts gears, runs for Congress
As Russ Fulcher leaves the Republican race for governor, he picks up the endorsement of gubernatorial candidate and outgoing U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador.
Luna rules out run for Congress
Former state schools superintendent Tom Luna had been looking at a run in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District.
The governor’s race: following the early dollars
U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador jumps into the race for governor at a financial disadvantage. Here’s a look at the early fundraising.
The surprising/not surprising political news of the day
U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador’s move into Idaho’s governor’s race was a long time coming. The only surprise was in its timing.
In five seconds, the gubernatorial race gets even more interesting
Rep. Raul Labrador’s controversial town hall comment — “nobody dies because they don’t have access to health care” — adds even more intrigue to the 2018 elections.
Dillon: ‘I want to focus on what I can bring to the table’
The Wilder School District superintendent jumped into the state superintendent’s race Friday. He said he faces a big task — raising money and elevating his statewide profile.
Ybarra entered 2017 with a $92.78 campaign war chest
As state superintendent Sherri Ybarra faces a contested GOP primary in 2018, she enjoys none of the financial advantages that normally come with incumbency.
Wilder superintendent files against Ybarra
Jeff Dillon has named a campaign treasurer — a precursor to running against incumbent state superintendent Sherri Ybarra in the May 2018 GOP primary.
Labrador: Decision on future will come ‘sooner rather than later’
In an interview with Bill Spence of the Lewiston Tribune, Rep. Raul Labrador said he has been focusing on President Trump’s first 100 days in office before turning to his own political future.
Analysis: Grocery tax veto tears open a widening rift in GOP
Gov. Butch Otter faces increasingly vocal opposition from fellow Republicans — as his final term heads into its final 20 months.