Idaho’s Secretary of State is kicking off his reelection bid with a campaign staple: free tacos.

But there’s a twist (and possible abomination). Phil McGrane’s taco-laced launch will happen Wednesday, Feb. 25, not on a culturally ordained Taco Tuesday.

The secretary announced his run for reelection this week with an invite and suggested $10 donation.

Despite the party vibe, this is (so far) a low-drama race. McGrane currently runs unopposed.

But he enters the race with more than lunch money. As of Friday, his campaign contributions stand at $320,763.79.

The campaign season is young, but the guac is flowing. And things will ramp up soon with Idaho’s campaign filing week happening Feb. 23-27.

We’ll have coverage, including daily updates on all filings.

We just can’t promise tacos.

Happy Taco Wednesday, Idaho! 

Devin Bodkin

Devin Bodkin

Devin Bodkin is our assistant managing editor and writes a parenting blog for EdNews. He has been a corporate editor for the Idaho National Laboratory and previously taught English at Blackfoot High School. He lives in Blackfoot with his wife and six children.

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