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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.
Sen. Codi Galloway withdraws from 2026 election
Nancy Gregory, a 24-year Boise School District trustee, is running for the Senate seat.
Little’s campaign hires former Trump 2024 advisor
Chris LaCivita played a role in the 2004 “swift boat” campaign to discredit John Kerry.
Gov. Brad Little announces reelection campaign
The announcement has been anticipated for months, with a campaign that has raised $1.43 million for the 2026 election cycle.
Rep. Jack Nelsen not seeking re-election
The House Education member has spoken out against sending public money to religious schools.
Kimberly considering $57.8 million bond for fine arts center, field house
Trustees on Thursday night agreed to schedule a special meeting on March 3 to vote on resolutions to put the measure on the May 19 ballot.