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Out-of-state money pours into Idaho legislative races

Find out how the Citizens Alliance is spending some of its $450,000 in super PAC money.

Idaho attorney general endorses challenger in race against Sen. Guthrie

Raúl Labrador says David Worley would bring integrity to the Senate.

School choice group closes Idaho political fundraising arm, shifts to national organization

The American Federation for Children will still pour money into Idaho’s elections this year.

Feds sue Idaho over voter data

The lawsuit targeting Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane underscores deeper issues surrounding privacy vs. federal oversight.

Outside spending surfaces in Idaho elections — but some remains hidden

There are some complications in tracking spending from political action committees.

Independent candidate outraises leading Democrat in governor race

With a couple of large donations this week, John Stegner has raised more than Democrat Terri Pickens.

Massive out-of-state contribution funds Idaho political action committee

A super PAC in Virginia has funneled $450,000 into Idaho this year.

Withdrawals thin the field in Idaho’s legislative races

EdNews will update this story as more candidates drop out of their races.

Four more legislative candidates withdraw, including one who filed in two states

A former Idaho representative filed in Kentucky in January.

Democrats seeing increase in candidates

More than twice as many candidates from the party are running for the Legislature this year than in 2022.