Idaho election news
- NewsKIVI - Boise Scripps
VideoStudents discuss the importance of engaging young voters ahead of May primary elections
Voter Registration ends Friday and we speak to students at Boise State University about voter interest and involvement among young voters.
- USLewiston Tribune, Idaho
Peterson among Democrat candidates set to appear at Lewiston gathering
Apr. 24—Kaylee Peterson, a Democrat from Eagle who's running for U.S. Congress in Idaho's 1st District, will be among the Democratic candidates scheduled to appear at a meet-and-greet in Lewiston this week. The Nez Perce County Democratic Committee event is planned for 4-6 p.m. Friday at the Lewiston Community Center, 2414 Main St. The public is welcome and the event is free to attend. ...
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VideoMagic Valley candidates for State House and Senate will share views at CSI forum
22 Magic Valley candidates are seeking seats in the Idaho State House and Senate for Districts 24, 25, and 26. All of them have been invited to a public forum at CSI to share their views as they seek election (or re-election).
- PoliticsPolitico
Combatting cannibalism and jailing librarians: Idaho Democrats see opportunity in extreme GOP agenda
They’re running candidates in every state legislative district for the first time in at least 30 years.
7 min read - USPolitico
Supreme Court lifts broad injunction against Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The three liberal justices dissented as the high court dramatically narrowed a district court judge’s sweeping ruling barring enforcement of the state’s attempt to block treatment for transgender youth.
6 min read - PoliticsIdaho Statesman
Is this Ada County GOP infighting, or an effort to bring ‘diverse’ perspectives in line?
County party expresses its ‘disapproval’ of this Meridian rep’s voting record. He says the party didn’t get the facts ‘remotely right.’
5 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Idaho Supreme Court rules on whether new voting laws discriminate. What justices decided
Civic groups argued new voter ID laws in Idaho violated residents’ rights.
6 min read - USThe Observer, La Grande, Ore.
Union County commissioners respond to Greater Idaho letter sent by Wallowa County
LA GRANDE — The Union County Board of Commissioners will not be following in its Wallowa County counterparts’ footsteps with regard to the Greater Idaho issue. The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners on April 1 sent a letter to the governors of Oregon and Idaho — and legislative leaders in both states — calling for the leaders to discuss moving the state line so that the county would be part ...
2 min read - USPolitico
Idaho 18-year-old accused of terrorism plot against churches
Alexander Scott Mercurio was arrested Saturday, the day before investigators believe he planned to carry out the attack.
4 min read - USIdaho Statesman
This influential lobbying group is making it harder to fix Idaho schools
The Idaho Freedom Foundation has become the state’s leading voice against public education. Over the years, the group has targeted bond and levy elections, which districts rely on to build and repair schools.
14 min read - PoliticsUSA TODAY
RFK Jr. secures 2,000 signatures to get on the presidential ballot in Idaho
Following a successful legal challenge, the former Democrat-turned-independent will be on the general election ballot in six states - just 44 more to go.
2 min read - USLewiston Tribune, Idaho
Liedkie only contender in a commission race
Apr. 4—Lewiston City Councilor Hannah Liedkie is running unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election for a two-year term on the Nez Perce County Commission. Previously, Liedkie was going to face Kathy Schroeder, another Lewiston city councilor, in the Republican primary for the District 1 seat, but Schroeder said Wednesday she withdrew shortly after she filed. Between projects ...
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VideoACHD "Pothole Days" campaign kicks off to combat road damage in Ada County
ACHD "Pothole Days" campaign kicks off to combat road damage in Ada County
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VideoOpen Primary Initiative appears headed for November ballot
Group plans to get 100 thousand signatures to put open primaries on the Nov. ballot
- USIdaho Statesman
Heads up, voters! See who’s running in Ada County’s May 2024 GOP and Democratic primaries
In race for commissioner seat, focus is on belt-tightening. One candidate wants focus on schools -- but was forced out of superintendent role
5 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Voters, see who is running for Canyon County offices in the May 2024 primary election
Just one Democrat filed to run in five Canyon County races.
2 min read - PoliticsMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Challengers step up to face Foreman, McCann in legislative primary race
Mar. 16—Two of the three Latah County state legislators will face primary challenges in May. Sen. Dan Foreman, the Republican incumbent from Viola, will face Robert Blair, of Kendrick, in the primary for the District 6 seat. The winner will advance to face Democrat Julia Parker, a Moscow City Council members, in November's general election. Lori McCann, of Lewiston, who holds the District 6A ...
3 min read - PoliticsLewiston Tribune, Idaho
Two NPC commission seats up for grabs
Mar. 16—Two of Nez Perce County's sitting commissioners chose not to seek reelection, setting up a spirited slate of candidates in the Republican primary election. Neither Doug Zenner nor Don Beck filed to run in May's primary election, paving the way for two newcomers on the three-person board of county commissioners. Two members of the Lewiston City Council, Hannah Liedkie and Kathy ...
5 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Here are your Ada, Canyon County legislative candidates for the primary election
Idaho’s primary election will happen on May 21.
3 min read - PoliticsIdaho Statesman
Idaho Republicans could change how future elections are run. Here are 5 issues to watch
One of the bills would make it harder to get an absentee ballot before Election Day.
6 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Opponents say Idaho bill on ballot initiatives could be ‘badly abused.’ What to know
Lawmakers have introduced new bills focused on absentee voting and ballot initiatives.
5 min read - USLewiston Tribune, Idaho
Elk River sets low in caucus: 1 vote
Mar. 6—Even amidst Saturday's dismal turnout for the Republican presidential caucus in Idaho, Elk River in Clearwater County set a benchmark low with only one vote cast. Scott Hill, vice chairperson of the Clearwater County Republican central committee and chairperson of the legislative District 2 committee, said Elk River's turnout may be indicative of how voters feel about the election ...
2 min read - PoliticsIdaho Statesman
Who really voted for Trump? Idaho Republican caucus had lowest turnout in at least a decade
Less than 7% of registered Republicans voted on Saturday.
4 min read - PoliticsDeseret News
Nikki Haley wins first primary, as Donald Trump wins Idaho, Missouri
Nikki Haley was declared the winner of the Republican primary in Washington, D.C., on Sunday night, her first win this year — and also, her campaign said, the first for a Republican woman. On Saturday, former President Donald Trump was declared the winner of caucuses in Idaho and Missouri. After Haley’s win Sunday night, her spokeswoman Olivia Perez-Cubas released a statement saying, “It’s not surprising that Republicans closest to Washington dysfunction are rejecting Donald Trump and all his
2 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Trump wins Idaho GOP caucus with overwhelming support; many participants favor returning to primary
Mar. 3—North Idaho Republican voters escaped the late-winter chill and trickled into a warm Coeur d'Alene hotel Saturday to help select the Republican presidential nominee. The vast majority, like those statewide, appeared to support former President Donald Trump, though many wished they could have voted in a primary instead of participating in Saturday's caucus. Trump overwhelmingly won the ...
4 min read - PoliticsReuters Videos
VideoTrump wins Michigan, Missouri, Idaho races
STORY: In Michigan, Trump beat Haley in all 13 districts taking part in the nominating caucuses, according to the state Republican Party, which has been riven by infighting that some Republicans feared could hurt his campaign in the key battleground state as he gears up for the general election in November.But the state's Republican Party chair Pete Hoekstra, who was the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's presidency, told Reuters he was confident Michigan Republicans would unite a
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VideoBlaine County voters participate in Idaho Caucus
Blaine County voters participate in Idaho Caucus
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VideoBoise republicans Caucus in the West End
District 19 voters went out to Whittier Elementary to Caucus for the Republican presidential nomination. Idaho News 6 spoke with voters.
- USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Idaho's candidate filing period starts Monday
Mar. 2—The top portion of this article was inadvertently omitted from Saturday's print edition because of a Daily News error. Here is the full article. A two-week candidate filing period begins Monday for various state, federal and county political offices in Idaho and the deadline for voters to change their party affiliation is looming. All 105 House and Senate positions in the Idaho ...
3 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Trump takes the Idaho GOP caucuses, extending his winning streak
Former President Donald Trump won Idaho’s Republican caucuses over former U.N Ambassador Nikki Haley on Saturday, NBC News projects.
1 min read - PoliticsUSA TODAY
Donald Trump wins Idaho Republican caucuses: AP
Trump walks away with another win in Idaho Saturday after beating Republican opponent former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
1 min read - PoliticsIdaho Statesman
Donald Trump or Nikki Haley? How Idaho Republicans voted in the presidential caucus
Nearly 40,000 Republican votes across the state have been counted.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
Trump wins Idaho GOP caucus
Former President Trump is projected to win the Idaho Republican caucus, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Idaho awards 32 GOP delegates in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. According to DDHQ, Trump brought in all of the delegates in the Gem State. The former president, who is the likely GOP nominee, also…
1 min read - PoliticsIdaho Statesman
‘We’re in a big mess’: Trump, Haley supporters turn out for presidential caucus in Boise
The caucus will determine which candidates will receive all or a portion of Idaho’s 32 delegates.
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Video2024 Idaho Republican Caucus Kicks Off
2024 Idaho Republican Caucus Kicks Off
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Idaho, Missouri Republican caucus results: Full results
Live results from the Missouri and Idaho Republican primaries from the Associated Press.
1 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Deadline for changing parties approaches
Mar. 2—There are four political parties in Idaho — Republican, Democrat, Libertarian and Constitution. The Democrats hold an open primary where anyone can participate regardless of their affiliation. The Republican, Libertarian and Constitution parties hold closed primaries in which voters must be registered with the party to participate. The deadline to change parties and still be eligible to ...
2 min read - PoliticsReuters
Trump wins Michigan, Missouri, Idaho caucuses in dominant show of force
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (Reuters) -Donald Trump on Saturday easily won the Republican caucuses in Michigan, where the party has been riven by infighting that some Republicans fear could hurt his campaign in the key battleground state as he gears up for the general election in November. The former U.S. president also won the Missouri and Idaho Republican caucuses on Saturday, according to Edison Research. In all three states Trump trounced Nikki Haley, his last remaining rival for the Republican
4 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Trump wins caucuses in Missouri and Idaho and sweeps Michigan GOP convention
Former President Donald Trump continued his march toward the GOP nomination on Saturday, winning caucuses in Idaho and Missouri and sweeping the delegate haul at a party convention in Michigan. Trump earned every delegate at stake on Saturday, bringing his count to 244 compared to 24 for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. A candidate needs to secure 1,215 delegates to clinch the Republican nomination.
4 min read - NewsKIVI - Boise Scripps
VideoHow a legislative misstep led to Saturday's Republican Caucus
As the GOP gears up for their Saturday Caucus, we take a look back at how the state decided to pursue the caucus system.
- PoliticsIdaho Statesman
Idaho Republican presidential caucus is Saturday. Here’s how it works, what to know
Caucus results will be available about three hours after voting finishes.
5 min read - PoliticsMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Senate approves idea of voter guide
Feb. 28—BOISE — The Idaho Senate on Monday evening passed a bill that would establish a statewide voter guide with candidate information. Senators approved SB 1273 by a 22-13 vote. A similar bill last year passed through the Senate but died in the House. Sen. Lori Den Hartog, R-Meridian, sponsored the legislation, which was originally brought by Secretary of State Phil McGrane. "I think this ...
1 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's GOP caucuses
The state parties instead will hold presidential caucuses this year: Republicans on Saturday and the Democrats on May 23. Former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, his former U.N. ambassador, will compete for the state’s 32 Republican delegates. Haley is looking to score her first victory against Trump, but, given the pattern of voting in previous contests this year, she is unlikely to find it in Idaho.
4 min read - PoliticsIdaho Statesman
Idaho Sen. Jim Risch spoofed on ‘Saturday Night Live’ over endorsing Trump for president
Risch, Idaho’s former governor, was parodied in a comedy sketch about the former president.
4 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Ada County GOP says its finances are amiss, blames former leaders. What they say
Former officers say they left because of state party’s ‘bullying, harassment, intimidation, and retribution’
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VideoWill Idaho's caucus affect the national
Will Idaho's caucus affect the national
- USIdaho Statesman
Idaho could lower its ‘virtually impossible’ threshold to pass school bonds
School districts across the state have struggled for decades to meet the two-thirds threshold needed to pass a bond to fix their facilities.
4 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Support this bill or else: Idaho lawmakers cite pressure from ‘wealthy’ campaign donor
Sources told the Idaho Statesman that a powerful Boise businessman was behind campaign threats made to lawmakers.
7 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Idaho GOP to prohibit journalists from going inside caucus sites during March contest
Only registered Republicans and their children under the age of 18 will be allowed into caucus sites under new rules from the Idaho Republican State Central Committee.
2 min read - USIdaho Statesman
A new arrest for Boise school board member — this time at Biden’s campaign headquarters
“We’ve got to hold President Biden accountable,” the college student said.
3 min read - WorldIdaho Statesman
Some Boise City Council races aren’t on the ballot. This Idaho bill would change that
Two Boise City Council candidates were not listed on the ballot in November, but they were elected anyway.
2 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Auditor approves election envelopes
Jan. 30—The Whitman County Auditor's Office is attempting to clear up confusion about the February special election's vote-by-mail envelopes. Auditor Sandy Jamison stated in a news release the office decided to use thousands of leftover return envelopes from November's general election for the upcoming election. The old envelopes are printed with the Nov. 7 election date, which Jamison said ...
4 min read - PoliticsMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Speaker lists reasons for confidence in elections
Jan. 23—With the 2024 election cycle starting earlier this month in Iowa and today in New Hampshire, many across the country are thinking about voting. And in the last few years, political division and mistrust of elections has grown, Foley Institute speaker Kim Wyman said Monday. Wyman is the former Washington secretary of state and was first elected to the position in 2013. In 2021, she ...
4 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Idaho's Crapo, Simpson endorse Trump on eve of New Hampshire primary
Jan. 22—WASHINGTON — Two Idaho Republicans threw their support behind Donald Trump's re-election bid on Monday, endorsing the former president on the eve of New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary. Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Mike Simpson announced their endorsements days after the other two members of Idaho's congressional delegation, Sen. Jim Risch and Rep. Russ Fulcher, did the same. They ...
2 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Pullman council fills its open seat
Jan. 17—This story has been updated to correct details that were wrong in the original version. Trymaine Gaither was appointed to fill the open Ward 1 position on the Pullman City Council on Tuesday night. The council selected Gaither with a unanimous vote after 15 candidates were interviewed. Gaither moved to Pullman from North Carolina in 2016. In 2019, he began work as a coordinator for ...
2 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Idaho Sen. Jim Risch endorses Trump
Risch's endorsement gives the former president the support of nearly half the GOP conference before a single caucus or primary contest.
1 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Idaho Republican Party targets ballot initiatives, Section 8 vouchers in resolutions
“These proposals would make it virtually impossible for voters to exercise their initiative rights.”
6 min read - USIdaho Statesman
After a divisive campaign, Pike is sworn in as Eagle mayor. Here’s what happened next
Brad Pike assumes mayorship of Eagle, will face issues surrounding growth, increasing population and two massive planned communities.
3 min read - USLewiston Tribune, Idaho
Kleeburg selected as new Lewiston council president
Jan. 9—The Lewiston City Council voted for a new council president Monday night, and a new council member was sworn in. Councilor Jim Kleeburg was voted president after a nomination from councilor Kassee Forsmann. Councilor John Spickelmire nominated current council President Hannah Liedkie, and voted for her, as did newly elected Councilor Jessica Klein. Liedkie voted for Kleeburg, as did ...
3 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Ada sheriff wants jail bond put to voters again. What county commissioners just told him
“People are asking me everywhere I go, ‘what are you guys gonna do? (Are you going to) run it again?” says Sheriff Matt Clifford.
3 min read - USUSA TODAY
Idaho voter registration guide: How to register to vote, what to know for 2024
There's still plenty of time to register before elections begin in your state. Make sure you have everything you need to make your vote count.
5 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Former GOP heads say party needs ‘course correction’ after divisive changes
Former leaders of the Idaho GOP had harsh words for its current leader, Dorothy Moon.
6 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Incumbent loses Eagle’s divisive mayoral race. What next mayor plans for Avimor, housing
After no candidates received a majority of votes for Eagle mayor in the November election, the two front-runners went head-to-head.
6 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Echoes of ’19: Incumbent, challenger duel over Avimor in Tuesday’s runoff for Eagle mayor
After no candidates received a majority in the November election, Eagle still needs to elect a mayor for the next four years.
7 min read - USKIVI - Boise Scripps
VideoA school board race was decided by one vote, but voters given the wrong ballot will now have a chance to vote.
Valley School District's election for trustee of Zone 4 was decided by just one vote, but several residents recieved the wrong ballot. A re-do o fthe election has been approved, and in-person voting takes place Dec. 5
- USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Benjamin is Pullman's next mayor
Nov. 23—With just a handful more votes to count, Francis Benjamin has defeated Debra McNeil in the Pullman mayor's race. Final results for the Whitman County election Nov. 7 will be announced at 8 p.m. next Tuesday. The county auditor has processed around 9,900 ballots, with a few dozen left to count. Pullman Benjamin tallied 2,442 votes, beating McNeil with 2,196. Ann Parks, incumbent, ...
2 min read - USIdaho Statesman
A Boise City Council candidate asked for a recount of 15-vote loss. The results are in
Kathy Corless narrowly defeated Josh Johnston in the District 3 race, which featured four candidates. Johnston requested a recount.
2 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Update: This Boise City Council candidate lost by 15 votes. Now he’s doing this
Josh Johnston, candidate for City Council is District 3, made his decision after losing by 15 votes to Kathy Corless.
3 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Benjamin watches lead grow
Nov. 10—Francis Benjamin's lead is still increasing in the race for Pullman mayor. Benjamin now leads with 1,832 votes compared to Debra McNeil's 1,567. Eric Fejeran is ahead of Holly Greystone for the city council Ward 6 seat, by a margin of 1,607 votes to 1,464. Tim Sievers is still outdoing April Borden for Palouse mayor, 175 votes to 78. The race for Endicott Town Council seat 3 is ...
1 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Ballot differences don't affect Latah County election results
Nov. 9—Tuesday night's hand count of the Latah County election ballots did not perfectly match Wednesday's electronic count, but the discrepancies were not significant enough to change the outcome of any races. According to the unofficial results, Sandra Kelly, Drew Davis and Bryce Blankenship have earned seats on the Moscow City Council. They lead Evan Holmes, Joe Campbell and Nathan Tupper. ...
3 min read - USIdaho Statesman
Most voters skip off-year elections. Boise’s 2023 turnout was surprising. What happened?
“It doesn’t matter how you carve that up with lines,” Jeffrey Lyons said of the Boise election results.
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How did your neighborhood vote in the mayoral elections? Check it out with these maps
The Ada County Clerk’s Office breaks each race down into votes per precinct.
2 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
UPDATE: Kelly, Davis, Blankenship elected to Moscow City Council
Nov. 8—UPDATE: Sandra Kelly, Drew Davis and Bryce Blankenship have earned seats on the Moscow City Council. With 100% of precincts reporting in as of early this morning, Kelly received 3,247 votes, Davis 3,017 votes and Blankenship 2,713 votes. The complete but unofficial vote tallies were published on on the Idaho Secretary of State website, last updated at 2:20 a.m. Voters picked up to three ...
2 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Benjamin leads Pullman mayor race
Nov. 8—Francis Benjamin appears to be winning the race for Pullman mayor. Benjamin is leading in the polls with 972 votes, compared to 838 votes for Deb McNeil. The seat opened when longtime Mayor Glenn Johnson announced early this year he was not running for reelection. Johnson is Pullman's longest serving mayor, first appointed in 2004, according to the city's website. Benjamin has served on ...
2 min read - BusinessMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
UPDATE: Frenzel, Kersting-Lark, Fazio survive Moscow School Board challenges
Nov. 8—UPDATE: Incumbents Jim Frenzel, Dulce Kersting-Lark and Dawna Fazio will return to the Moscow School Board. Frenzel and Fazio are incumbents. Kersting-Lark was appointed to the board in 2022 to fill a vacancy. Complete but unofficial results for the three open school board zones were last updated on the Idaho Secretary of State website at 2:20 a.m. According to those results: Jim ...
1 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Benjamin tops Pullman mayor race
Nov. 8—Francis Benjamin appears to be winning the race for Pullman mayor. Benjamin is leading in the polls with 972 votes, compared to 838 votes for Deb McNeil. The seat opened when longtime Mayor Glenn Johnson announced early this year he was not running for reelection. Johnson is Pullman's longest serving mayor, first appointed in 2004, according to the city's website. Benjamin has served on ...
2 min read - USMoscow-Pullman Daily News, Moscow, Idaho
Kelly leads way in Council voting
Nov. 8—Early unofficial results show Sandra Kelly, Bryce Blankenship and Drew Davis as the top three vote-getters in the Moscow City Council race Tuesday night. Six candidates ran for three seats. Not all of the precinct results were released by press time, but early votes were reported on the Idaho Secretary of State website. The top three vote-getters were incumbent Kelly with 1,093 votes, ...
2 min read - USLewiston Tribune, Idaho
Jared Arnzen, 30, claims Craigmont mayor's job
Nov. 8—Craigmont voters tapped a 30-year-old political newcomer to lead the town through the next four years. Jared Arnzen received 90 votes in Tuesday's election to secure the mayor's seat. The second-highest vote-getter was Don Johnston, a former city council member, with 32 votes. Randy Berg came in third in the contest with six votes. Arnzen, a crop adjuster and rancher, is a lifelong ...
2 min read - SportsLewiston Tribune, Idaho
Randles and Bunce leading Clarkston School Board races
Nov. 8—Dan Randles and Chris Bunce are leading their races for Clarkston School Board in two contested elections. Randles received 1,563 votes and Rick Hanks had 1,495. Bunce had 2,127 over Todd Snarr's 918 on Tuesday night. Election results will be certified 21 days after the election. With the results being a difference of 68 votes, Randles wasn't ready to celebrate just yet. "It looks ...
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