ELECTIONS
News and insights about the candidates and issues on the ballots in 2026
All seven state constitutional officers are asking voters for another four-year term. And three of Idaho’s four congressional delegates are up for reelection.
As bonds become increasingly rare, local leaders are searching for other ways to pay for new facilities and cover day-to-day expenses.
EdNews profiled legislative races in districts where seats are most likely to flip from one party to another. See who’s on the ballot.
One sees a revenue shortfall. The other sees a spending problem. The disagreement puts Idaho’s fiscal priorities in the middle of the debate.
Democrat Mary Shea hopes the third time’s the charm in her race against Rep. Dustin Manwaring in the Pocatello swing district.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield bucked the trend and participated in three of four debates, including one hosted by Idaho EdNews.
Oct. 23 is also the last day to register to vote in advance of the Nov. 3 general election.
The requests nearly double the $159 million on the ballot last fall — and the $183 million from May.
A $65.6 million plant-facility levy proposal kicks off the first phase of a decade-long plan to convert the district’s middle school into a high school. Some say the upgrades are overdue. Others are skeptical.
With a price tag of $9.7 million — and rising — the campaign over an abortion rights initiative is consuming much of Idaho’s political oxygen. And this big race could affect other elections on the Nov. 3 ballot.
