ELECTIONS

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

Campaign finance roundup (4.29.24 edition)

By Kevin Richert | 04/29/2024

Between now and May 21, we will highlight some of the election’s newsiest fundraising and spending activity.

Four incumbent trustees announce early plans to run

By Kevin Richert | 04/18/2024

In a joint announcement, Boise trustees Paul Bennion, Debbie Donovan, Maria Greeley and Elizabeth Langley said they will run for election this summer.

Idaho’s spendiest primaries: a look at the numbers

By Kevin Richert | 04/16/2024

The spendiest legislative primary in Idaho is no surprise, and it isn’t even close. It’s the GOP rematch between Sen. Scott Herndon and former Sen. Jim Woodward.

Districts to ask patrons for $209 million in local bonds and levies

By Darren Svan | 04/15/2024

West Ada and Pocatello have the largest asks. Find out what’s on your ballot.

Lewiston lawmaker withdraws from ballot

By Kevin Richert | 04/05/2024

Rep, Mike Kingsley, R-Lewiston, has served in the House since 2016.

UPDATED: IEA revokes endorsement of Hill

By Kevin Richert | 04/05/2024

The union’s decision might have limited impact. First-term Rep. Ted Hill, R-Eagle, is unopposed in this year’s GOP primary and general election.

Christensen withdraws from House challenge

By Kevin Richert | 04/03/2024

Former state Rep. Chad Christensen of Ammon had filed to challenge Rep. Kevin Andrus, R-Lava Hot Springs.

Analysis: Must-watch GOP primaries loom. Expect some chaos.

By Kevin Richert | 03/21/2024

Here are a dozen GOP legislative primary races you need to watch, and another dozen races you probably should watch. They stretch throughout the state — and include a few rematches.

UPDATED: The 2024 legislative field is set, and here’s what we learned today

By Kevin Richert | 03/15/2024

It’s the final day for legislative candidates to turn in their campaign paperwork. We’ll track the deadline action here.

Campaign filings news: A flurry of primaries in Idaho Falls

By Kevin Richert | 03/12/2024

Rep. Wendy Horman, one of the Statehouse’s most influential education budget-writers, has a GOP primary opponent.