elections

James Vandermaas, candidate for Congress

After spending a career in law enforcement, James Vandermaas opposes arming classroom teachers, and says “common-sense” regulations could make schools and communities safer.

In the wake of school shootings, candidates stake out differences on safety

The gubernatorial candidates split along party lines on arming teachers and gun control.

Voters approve new middle school in Bonneville. Now what?

It’s still unclear if growth will cancel out a tax hike; officials hope to break ground a year from now.

A J Balukoff, candidate for governor

As the Boise school trustee launches his second run for governor, he is promising to push for pre-K and college affordability.

GOP candidates raise $1.6 million in bid to succeed Otter

The three major candidates — Tommy Ahlquist, Raul Labrador and Brad Little — are fundraising aggressively in the runup to the May 15 Republican primary. It’s early, but fundraising in the Democratic primary is off to a slow start.

Ybarra and Dillon scrape for campaign dollars

The two Republican candidates for state superintendent combined to raise only $8,600 in the second half of 2017. Meanwhile, Democrats are still searching for a candidate of their own.

Gubernatorial candidates pan higher ed ‘CEO’ proposal

If the Legislature creates the higher ed “CEO” proposed by Gov. Butch Otter, the next governor will inherit this idea. And none of the gubernatorial candidates are sold.

Analysis: Tommy Ahlquist on pre-K, then and now

In 2014, Tommy Ahlquist called a $600,000 state pilot a low-risk starting point to address pre-K. Now, the Republican gubernatorial candidate says he opposes state funding for pre-K.