ELECTIONS 2024
Rep. Lori McCann defeated Democrat Trish Carter-Goodheart the last time they met in 2022.
Reports from Idaho Secretary of State show Prop 1 supporters have raised $2.8M, while several political committees have spent hundreds of thousands to oppose it.
The debate over the postsecondary grant program has cut somewhat along party lines. And that’s the case in this Boise battleground district.
Here’s where the candidates stand on key education issues.
Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, a three-term incumbent, adamantly opposes using taxpayer dollars for private school choice. Republican challenger Annette Tipton says she is open to the idea.
But a new tax relief law means locals might pay less out of pocket if the measures are approved.
In a purple Boise district known for close elections, incumbent Sen. Rick Just and former Rep. Codi Galloway have already raised close to $250,000. The stakes are high — for the two candidates, and potentially for education policy.
Rep. Brandon Mitchell faces retired science educator Kathy Dawes in his run for a third term.
Ballot initiative would bring changes like open primaries and ranked-choice voting to Idaho’s primary and general elections.
The various endorsements came from either Idaho Education Association’s members, board of directors or political action committee.