Elections 2016

East Idaho students rock the ‘mock’ vote on election day

Though most can’t vote in the general election, Skyline High students turn to their schools mock elections to let their voiced be heard.

Analysis: Winners and losers from Tuesday’s elections

It was a good night for some key legislators. A rough night for hardline conservatives — or some of them, anyway. And another night of drama in West Ada.

West Ada: Dean, Sayles trounced in recall

Across the state, voters approved more than $51 million in school bond issues and supplemental levies.

Most lawmakers hold off primary challenges

However, seven incumbent lawmakers lost based on unofficial, final vote counts Wednesday morning.

Otter endorses West Ada recalls

The governor and the first lady headed a list of endorsements released Thursday.

Elections 101: What’s on the ballot Tuesday

Voters will settle a host of high-profile legislative primaries, decide on two dozen school bond issues and levies — and weigh in on the West Ada recalls.

District 25 House Seat A, Bell vs. Sternes

A longtime military veteran is challenging one of the Legislature’s main budget writers for a House seat in the Magic Valley.

District 1 Senate, Keough vs. Rohrer

A political newcomer is taking on the most senior member of the Idaho Senate in a tough North Idaho Republican primary race.

District 22 Senate, Den Hartog vs. Porter

This Ada County Senate race is a rematch of 2014’s Republican primary, which Den Hartog won 53.5 percent to 46.5 percent.

Breaking down Otter’s legislative endorsements

Otter is endorsing in 12 GOP legislative primaries Tuesday, the Associated Press reported.