ELECTIONS

News and insights about the candidates and issues on the ballots in 2026

Meet Becky Sundin Mitchell, Democratic candidate for state superintendent

By Sean Dolan | 03/05/2026

She’s a relative political newcomer who’s taught only in small charter schools — and she wants Idaho’s top education job.

Ding-ding: Filing week ends with surprises, heavyweights and undercard shakeups

By Sean Dolan | 02/27/2026

INSIDE: A list of legislative and statewide candidates. Find out who’s running in your district.

Here’s who is running for U.S. Congress, and how much money they have raised

By Sean Dolan | 02/27/2026

Former state Rep. Todd Achilles has raised $217,000 to U.S Sen. Jim Risch’s $3.5 million.

Becky Sundin launches Democratic bid for Idaho superintendent

By Sean Dolan | 02/26/2026

Republican Debbie Critchfield now has a challenger.

Grangeville to run levy in May, principals step into superintendent roles

By Emma Epperly | 02/23/2026

Pulling off Idaho’s first district deconsolidation in 20 years is a heavy lift for a small-town school board. 

‘We would never recover:’ Kellogg schools face high-stakes levy redo

By Emma Epperly | 02/23/2026

Local leaders say art, PE, Marine ROTC programs and 70 jobs are on the line as they prepare to run the measure again in May.

Middleton considers budget cuts, May levy options

By Kaeden Lincoln | 02/10/2026

A failed levy would require Middleton to make changes in busing and staffing.

Rep. Lori McCann announces Senate campaign

By Sean Dolan | 01/26/2026

The Republican describes herself as an advocate for Idaho’s students.

Lawmakers complain to attorney general about Twin Falls trustee’s comments to staff

By Sean Dolan | 01/13/2026

A letter from four Republican legislators to Board Chair Eric Smallwood questions whether it was appropriate to use district authority and public resources to address a partisan election.

Critchfield seeks second term to lead Idaho schools

By Sean Dolan | 01/07/2026

The state superintendent launched her campaign Wednesday.