ELECTIONS
News and insights about the candidates and issues on the ballots in 2026
Between now and May 21, we will highlight some of the election’s newsiest fundraising and spending activity.
In a joint announcement, Boise trustees Paul Bennion, Debbie Donovan, Maria Greeley and Elizabeth Langley said they will run for election this summer.
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.
West Ada and Pocatello have the largest asks. Find out what’s on your ballot.
Rep, Mike Kingsley, R-Lewiston, has served in the House since 2016.
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.
Former state Rep. Chad Christensen of Ammon had filed to challenge Rep. Kevin Andrus, R-Lava Hot Springs.
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.
It’s the final day for legislative candidates to turn in their campaign paperwork. We’ll track the deadline action here.
Rep. Wendy Horman, one of the Statehouse’s most influential education budget-writers, has a GOP primary opponent.
