ELECTIONS
News and insights about the candidates and issues on the ballots in 2026
Yamamoto says she favored local control on issues like libraries and guns in schools. Her opponent says she has a “liberal” record.
While Lenney has called his opponent a “big spender,” Agenbroad says the incumbent has risked defunding services Nampans value, like public education.
Meanwhile, the union’s political arm contributed $50,000 to a Republican-led group opposing school choice measures.
Sen. Dave Lent is emphasizing big-ticket education items from the past two years. His challenger, Bryan Scholz, says he wants to encourage more competition in education.
The roiling rematch between state Sen. Scott Herndon and former state Sen. Jim Woodward could go a long way toward shaping the Senate GOP caucus, and have a tangible impact on Statehouse education politics. The race could also be a sign of what to expect in future legislative primaries.
Six-term Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, faces two high-profile primary opponents: Bryan Smith, a GOP national committeeman with Idaho Freedom Foundation ties; and Sean Coletti, mayor of the neighboring bedroom community of Ammon.
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.
