ELECTIONS
News and insights about the candidates and issues on the ballots in 2026
Lifelong Priest River resident fills vacancy left by controversial trustee.
An attempt to reshape elections draws the full wrath of Idaho Republicans — the political party that wins most elections under the status quo.
A win for the Republican could swing an upcoming election for a new Senate leader while Democrats need the seat to retain proportional committee representation.
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.
