2018 governor’s race

GOP candidates raise $1.6 million in bid to succeed Otter

The three major candidates — Tommy Ahlquist, Raul Labrador and Brad Little — are fundraising aggressively in the runup to the May 15 Republican primary. It’s early, but fundraising in the Democratic primary is off to a slow start.

Gubernatorial candidates pan higher ed ‘CEO’ proposal

If the Legislature creates the higher ed “CEO” proposed by Gov. Butch Otter, the next governor will inherit this idea. And none of the gubernatorial candidates are sold.

In accountability pledge, Labrador invokes Idaho Education Network mess

As a state legislator, Republican gubernatorial candidate Raul Labrador supported creating the Idaho Education Network. He blames “pay to play” politics for the project’s demise.

Ahlquist, Little reject state-funded pre-K push

The Republican gubernatorial candidates made their remarks at a Twin Falls City Club forum. Rep. Raul Labrador did not attend the forum, but he has said he opposes state-funded pre-K.

Paulette Jordan joins race for governor

State Rep. Paulette Jordan, D-Plummer, joined the gubernatorial race Thursday. She figures to face longtime Boise school trustee A.J. Balukoff in the May 15 Democratic primary.

Balukoff files paperwork for another run for governor

A.J. Balukoff, a longtime Boise school trustee, took a step closer to the gubernatorial campaign Thursday. Balukoff was the Democrats’ nominee in 2014, losing to GOP incumbent Butch Otter.

Governor’s race: Ted Cruz endorses Labrador

The news comes a week after 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney endorsed Boise developer and physician Tommy Ahlquist.

Labrador reiterates education platform

No big surprises on gubernatorial candidate Raul Labrador’s campaign website. Labrador says it’s time to ditch Common Core and mothball the U.S. Department of Education.

Raul Labrador, candidate for governor

“If we’re going to take some of the credit then I think we need to take some of the blame at the governor’s office,” gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador said this week.

Little and Ahlquist talk education — and echo common themes

Speaking at the Idaho Association of School Administrators’ conference in Boise, the candidates sounded similar on policy — but disagreed on governing strategy.