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District 24: Bankruptcy lawyer challenges Twin Falls lawmaker over special education views

By Sean Dolan | 04/20/2026

Alexandra Caval said Magic Valley voters want a “course correction” after Rep. Clint Hostetler’s election two years ago.

District 33: Firefighter takes on education committee member who has targeted the LGBTQ community

By Sean Dolan | 04/15/2026

Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, will face Republican newcomer Connor Cook in the May 19 primary election. She is seeking a fifth term.

‘Keep Idaho Idaho’: Little, Critchfield attend North Idaho Republicans’ America 250 celebration

By Emma Epperly | 04/09/2026

Six of Idaho’s statewide elected officials spoke at the event Thursday night at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. 

District 11: Retired Marine wants a rematch against first-term Senator

By Sean Dolan | 04/03/2026

After a close 2024 primary, Sen. Camille Blaylock and former legislator Chris Trakel are setting up another closely watched Republican contest.

District 16: Union organizer and early childhood advocate face off in Democratic primary

By Sean Dolan | 04/03/2026

District 16 is poised to have another public education advocate to replace outgoing Rep. Soñia Galaviz.

Feds sue Idaho over voter data

By Devin Bodkin | 04/02/2026

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

By Emma Epperly | 04/02/2026

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

By Sean Dolan | 03/31/2026

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

District 8: Two former legislators challenge undefeated senator

By Sean Dolan | 03/26/2026

Sen. Christy Zito faces Megan Blanksma and Terry Gestrin.

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

By Kaeden Lincoln | 03/24/2026

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