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As voters consider upcoming elections, efforts to put a “top-four” open primary system on the ballot next year are sparking conversations throughout the political spectrum. While statewide, there are Republican politicians like former Gov. Butch Otter who support the Open Primary Initiative, the reaction of Bonner County elected legislators is mixed. Those opposed include state Sen. Scott Herndon, District 1, who said the term “open primary” on the back of initiative clipboards is mislea...

Idaho voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots for both of their House seats, one Senate race and all statewide offices, including governor and attorney general

Democrat Tom Arkoosh and Republican Raúl Labrador debated partisan politics and abortion during the Idaho Debates for AG.

It will be a busy election year in 2022 for state Attorneys General (AGs) with races in 31 of the 43 states with elected AGs, including the District of Columbia (which we count among...

It will be a busy election year in 2022 for state Attorneys General (AGs) with races in 31 of the 43 states with elected AGs, including the District of Columbia (which we count among...

It will be a busy election year in 2022 for state Attorneys General (AGs) with races in 31 of the 43 states with elected AGs, including the District of Columbia (which we count among...

Election results weren’t available for several primary races in Idaho until after midnight Tuesday, leaving several statewide and legislative races hanging in the balance.

BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Idaho’s 20-year attorney general appears on his way out, while a close battle plays out for secretary of state. With all 44 counties reporting at least partial results early Wednesday morning, former congressman Raúl Labrador was leading in the attorney general’s race with 51.4% of the votes, cruising past incumbent Lawrence […]

PAYETTE COUNTY — May 17 was Election Day for the 2022 Idaho Primary Election. Contests included U.S. Congressional candidates as well as various state and county-level offices throughout Idaho, keeping

BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Idaho’s 20-year attorney general was ousted, while Ada County Clerk Phil McGrane took the secretary of state nomination after a close battle. With all 44 counties reporting Wednesday morning, former congressman Raúl Labrador won the attorney general’s race with 51.6% of the votes, cruising past incumbent Lawrence Wasden, who secured 37.9% […]