elections
With eyes on redistricting, candidates are filling a legislative battleground
All three sitting District 15 lawmakers have confirmed their tentative plans, as have two other Statehouse hopefuls.
Democrats aim to lock in a superintendent candidate ‘early next year’
Party officials have reached out to multiple candidates, including sitting lawmakers.
Conservatives see mixed results in politically charged school board election
A string of board shakeups are now on tap after a contentious election season. INSIDE: A list of statewide election-related results.
West Ada election gets political
Party involvement lies shallow beneath the surface in the race to help lead Idaho’s biggest school district.
Race, masks and equity contour Nampa School Board election
As three candidates run campaigns on their opposition to critical race theory and pandemic protocols, their opponents are preaching equity and decrying district achievement gaps.
More trustee seats are contested this election cycle than last
But over 70% of races still only have one candidate. Find out inside whether your district has any contested elections.
Critchfield’s campaign treasurer linked to embattled charter schools
The State Board of Education member and candidate for state superintendent says she’s not concerned about Michael Arrington’s role as board chair of two charter schools under state investigation of its finances.
Voters green light a pair of rural school bonds
Voters lent the Homedale and West Jefferson school districts the two-thirds support they needed for approval.
Fundraising for 2022: Little, Critchfield build big early advantages
Debbie Critchfield — who is stepping down from the State Board of Education next week — has already raised at least $92,000 for the state superintendent’s race, far outpacing incumbent Sherri Ybarra and Republican Branden Durst.
Six months before they can officially file, Republican 2022 election races are red hot
The Capital Sun reports that the campaign trail is crowded at the top of the ticket with almost a dozen candidates challenging the incumbent governor.