elections

Critchfield corrects campaign finance complaint

The complaint alleged Critchfield violated campaign finance laws by accepting too much money from the same business owner. She says she worked with the Secretary of State’s Office to fix it.

Analysis: McGeachin’s political strategy, unmasked

Last week, the lieutenant governor combined brilliant politics with slapdash policymaking. What better way to foreshadow a wild ride of a 2022 gubernatorial race?

Bedke joins lieutenant governor’s race

On Thursday, the divisions within the Idaho GOP were on full display, as opponents and high-profile allies flanked House Speaker Scott Bedke during his campaign kickoff.

Analysis: The open (and covert) pushback against the education system

Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s school indoctrination task force might not make any policy, but it will make a lot of noise. Heading into Thursday’s first meeting, education leaders are openly skeptical about what to expect.

McGeachin enters gubernatorial race

Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s entry into the gubernatorial race sets up a potential showdown, and clash of ideologies, in the May 2022 GOP primary. And education could be one focal point.

School elections: Bonneville levy reruns succeed, two recalls fail

East Idaho voters overwhelmingly OK’d a pair of levy renewals last night, but funding requests like an Emmett bond issue — meant to bankroll a new high school and gymnasium — were killed.