Elections

Feds sue Idaho over voter data

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

District 1: ‘Mainstream’ senator, conservative former lawmaker gear up for fourth matchup

Sen. Jim Woodward is seeking his fourth term in the Senate. Scott Herndon hopes to return to the chamber after losing to Woodward in the primary two years ago.

District 31: State budget-writer faces rematch with traditional-values former lawmaker

Rep. Rod Furniss faces a rematch with former legislator Karey Hanks in this East Idaho district.

District 8: Two former legislators challenge undefeated senator

Sen. Christy Zito faces Megan Blanksma and Terry Gestrin.

District 35: Education-focused incumbent takes on ‘true conservative’ former lawmaker

Rep. Mike Veile will run against Chad Christensen, who is competing in the Republican primary after a four-year departure from the Statehouse.

District 28: School choice takes center stage in three-way rematch

Rep. Rick Cheatum faces a rematch with James Lamborn and Mike Saville.

District 30: Rematch pits culture warrior against special education advocate

Challenger Julianne Young believes government should shape culture, while incumbent Ben Fuhriman said kids with special needs offer a lot of value.

Bonneville increases levy request as savings run dry

Trustees agreed to ask voters to OK a nearly $20 million measure in the coming election.

Middleton approves supplemental levy, cancels bond plans

Trustees OK’d a $4 million supplemental levy but nixed plans for a separate facilities measure. Here’s why.

Lakeland to float plant facilities levy in May

Trustees voted Wednesday to put a five-year, $15 million measure on the ballot.