elections

House Ed Chair VanOrden loses to newcomer

Plus news of another handful of East Idaho incumbents who lost their seats in Tuesday’s primaries.

Beyond ads and endorsements: where the candidates stand on education

Here’s a rundown of distinctions between the candidates when it comes to education issues — from pre-K to Common Core to tax and spending policy.

Cristina McNeil, candidate for Congress

This is the 12th of a periodic series of interviews with candidates for state and federal office — with an emphasis on education topics.

Big number from the gubernatorial money race: $6.6 million

Meanwhile, the four candidates for state superintendent put a meager $45,392 into their statewide race in the latest filing period.

Horman, Neal again battle for District 30B House seat

The race is a rematch from two years ago, when Horman, R-Idaho Falls, defeated Neal 68 percent to 32 percent.

Analysis: Six takeaways from Friday’s state superintendent’s debate

“A smooch and a smidge.” “An appropriation that’s appropriate.” And beyond the snippets, some notable clashes over graduation rates, teacher salaries, pre-K — and leadership.

UPDATED: Gubernatorial candidates rip tuition and fee increases

GOP Lt. Gov. Brad Little said he opposes the 3.5 to 5 percent fee increases, approved last week. Democratic candidates A.J. Balukoff and Paulette Jordan also voiced concerns about college affordability.

Paulette Jordan, candidate for governor

Paulette Jordan says rural schools are scraping by one supplemental levy at a time. She favors a more aggressive approach to teacher pay raises, and universal pre-K.