2014 election

Lawmaker joins Balukoff team, temporarily

Boise Democratic Rep. Mat Erpelding will serve as spokesman for the A.J. Balukoff campaign through July, while spokesman Mike Lanza is on leave.

Ybarra raised $300 in runup to race

The surprise Republican nominee for state schools superintendent begins the general election with $293.87 in her campaign war chest.

Poll: Otter holds 14-point advantage

Republican Butch Otter had 50 percent support in the telephone survey conducted by the conservative-leaning Rasmussen Reports. Democrat A.J. Balukoff trailed with 36 percent.

Video: Previewing the superintendent’s race

This week, we talk about the state superintendent’s primary — and about what to look for in the fall.

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.

Election Day quotes and reactions

Some quick quotes and rapid reactions from Tuesday’s elections.

GOP primaries: the endorsement roundup

Where did the state’s editorial pages come down on the key May 20 primary elections? Here’s a roundup.

Kevin Richert

This week’s video vault

Talking technology pilot projects — and a little bit about the superintendent’s race — with Michelle Edmonds of KIVI and KNIN. And talking politics — and a certain debate — on this week’s “Idaho Reports.”

Legislative races to watch Tuesday

Thirty-one legislative incumbents, including multiple members of the House and Senate education committees, face primary challenges Tuesday.