governor’s race

Wild Wednesday: Guv’s debate, Storified

It was freewheeling, and the quotes were flying. See how Wednesday night’s GOP gubernatorial debate played in the Twitterverse.

A colorful debate — but light on K-12

Public education received only scant mention during Wednesday’s hour-long debate. The four Republican gubernatorial candidates talked at length about public lands and intraparty strife.

Balukoff: JFAC school budget falls short

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate also says Gov. Butch Otter has shortchanged recommendations from his own education reform task force.

Fulcher starts anti-Common Core petition

Three years after endorsing the new Idaho Core Standards in math and English language arts, gubernatorial candidate Russ Fulcher is urging Idahoans to dump the standards.

Otter fundraising exceeds $900,000

In 2013, Gov. Butch Otter has raised more than $901,000 for his expected run for a third term in office. Statewide candidates must file their 2013 fundraising reports by Jan. 31.

AP: Balukoff a former Republican

In 2008, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s name surfaced on a list of 60 Republicans supporting Democratic congressional candidate Walt Minnick.

Balukoff: a likely gubernatorial candidate?

The official announcement will come Tuesday. But the tea leaves strongly suggest that A.J. Balukoff, a 16-year Boise School Board veteran, will run for governor on the Democratic Party ticket.

Fulcher, Otter: Mirror images on K-12?

If state Sen. Russell Fulcher takes on incumbent Gov. Butch Otter, a state-run health exchange could be the challenger’s centerpiece issue. On education, there is little separating the two Republicans.

As the governor’s race turns …

Former Canyon County Prosecutor John Bujak might — or might not — run for governor. But in the meantime, he has the go-ahead to again practice law.

A frequent candidate looks at governor’s race

Harley Brown has run for everything from Congress to Boise mayor to highway district commissioner. Now, he says he wants experience in the ‘little league’ of running state government.