Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho legislator who lost the closest legislative primary election will request recount
Rep. Scott Syme, R-Caldwell, will submit a letter to the Idaho Attorney General’s Office formally requesting the recount after the State Board of Canvassers certify election results by Wednesday’s deadline, Syme told the Idaho Capital Sun.
2022 Idaho primary election: Republican governor’s race features fierce political rivals
Idaho’s governor’s race has all the makings of a national spectacle and has Republican Party officials in Idaho sitting on pins and needles.
Reclaim Idaho organizers meet goals, turn in final signatures for education initiative
Now likely to appear on the November ballot, Reclaim Idaho’s initiative would raise more than $300 million a year in income and corporate taxes, and put the proceeds into K-12.
Two North Idaho College trustees sue State Board of Education
Trustees Todd Banducci sought a temporary restraining order to block the State Board of Education from filling the trustee vacancies. A judge rejected the request.
Primary elections 2022: State of the Idaho Republican Party
Next month’s Republican primary elections are expected to be among the most competitive and influential races in a vital election year for Idaho.
Primary elections 2022: The state of the Idaho Democratic Party
Long the political underdogs in deep red Idaho, Democrats say a rise in extremism among the far right wing of the Republican Party has given them an opportunity to gain political ground in the Gem State. Between Republican-led moves to reduce funding for higher education, cut money for the library commission, attempt to eliminate protections…
Lt. Gov. McGeachin tells state to withhold her salary to avoid deficit, but questions remain
She is running for governor in the May 17 Republican primary election, challenging incumbent Gov. Brad Little and a field of six other GOP hopefuls.
Lt. Gov. McGeachin misses deadline to submit plans to avoid budget shortfall
The state may withhold McGeachin’s salary and require her to pay health insurance premiums.
2022 Idaho GOP primary elections: 12 races to watch, voting tips, deadlines and more
The crowded field will shape state government for years to come.
Legislature’s powerful budget committee to have fresh faces in 2023
At a minimum, four of JFAC’s 20 members will be out next year. Depending on election results, 15 could be new.