Idaho Sen. Larry Craig’s retirement has prompted something of a ballot rush, with eight Republicans, two Democrats, two independents and a Libertarian vying for the chance to replace Craig in the U.S. Senate.

Idaho’s primary election is May 27, but many voters – particularly in Kootenai County – already are sitting down to mark their absentee ballots and mail them in before the polls open. Below is a look at who’s on the crowded Republican ballot and the two-way Democratic ticket.

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