ELECTIONS
News and insights about the candidates and issues on the ballots in 2026
From saloon owner to county commissioner, Republican hopefuls are lining up to challenge the governor on May 19.
Rep. Chris Bruce faces Melissa Durrant in the May primary.
Christa Hazel takes on Rep. Elaine Price, who has long been aligned with hardline groups like the Idaho Freedom Foundation.
Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld says she’s sticking up for the taxpayer. Brent Reinke, a county commissioner, will challenge her in May.
For the third time in four years, Idaho’s top-spending lobbying group is the American Federation for Children.
Rep. Lori McCann says Sen. Dan Foreman is unresponsive to constituents and refuses to collaborate. “I’m not even going to dignify that with a response,” Foreman said.
Alexandra Caval said Magic Valley voters want a “course correction” after Rep. Clint Hostetler’s election two years ago.
Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, will face Republican newcomer Connor Cook in the May 19 primary election. She is seeking a fifth term.
Six of Idaho’s statewide elected officials spoke at the event Thursday night at the Coeur d’Alene Resort.
