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Idaho’s Rep. Labrador stumps for Trump in far-flung states
Idaho GOP Congressman Raul Labrador is criss-crossing the country stumping for Donald Trump, speaking at Trump rallies so far in Florida, Arizona and Utah.
‘Citizens for HJR 5’ raises $113K+ from elected officials, lobbying groups…
So, who are the “Citizens for HJR 5”? The group just began fundraising on Sept. 30 of this year, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Idaho Secretary of State. Its treasurer is Travis Hawkes, managing partner at Riverwood Strategies in Eagle, which also…
Labrador spreads campaign money to GOP state legislative hopefuls
During a two-day stretch in late October, Idaho GOP Congressman Raul Labrador sent campaign contributions of either $250 or $500 to 40 GOP candidates for the Idaho Legislature, plus $10,000 to the Idaho Republican Party.
Brody, McKenzie offer differing perspectives on judicial demeanor and the current court
The two candidates for an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court had some interesting comments at the forum yesterday, particularly on the subject of judicial demeanor. Candidate Robyn Brody had some pointed remarks about the current court on that score. “Demeanor of the court…
Labrador spreads $$$ to candidates
On Oct. 18-19, Idaho GOP Congressman Raul Labrador sent campaign contributions of either $250 or $500 to 40 GOP candidates for the Idaho Legislature, plus $10,000 to the Idaho Republican Party, which has been gathering big donations from various groups to run a campaign in favor of HJR 5, the administrative rules constitutional amendment.
Rep. Labrador spreads campaign $$ to GOP candidates for Idaho Legislature - 40 of them in 2 days
Over two days, Oct. 18-19, Idaho GOP Congressman Raul Labrador sent campaign contributions of either $250 or $500 to 40 GOP candidates for the Idaho Legislature, plus $10,000 to the Idaho Republican Party, which has been gathering big donations from various groups to run a…
One of the two candidates for Idaho Supreme Court has never argued a case there
One of the two candidates for the Idaho Supreme Court acknowledged in a televised debate Friday night that he’s never argued a case before either the Idaho Supreme Court or the Idaho Court of Appeals.
SupCourt race: McKenzie has never argued a case before the high court; Brody calls that concerning
One of the two candidates for the Idaho Supreme Court acknowledged in a televised debate Friday night that he’s never argued a case before either the Idaho Supreme Court or the Idaho Court of Appeals. Curt McKenzie said, “My experience has been in front of…
HJR 5 supporters raise big $$ to push constitutional amendment
Political donors have anted up more than $107,000 since September to support the state’s only constitutional amendment on the November ballot, HJR 5, the AP reports, with the money coming almost exclusively from GOP lawmakers and lobbying groups…
A rundown of some of the competitive legislative races around the state…
Here’s a rundown from the Associated Press of some of Idaho’s competitive legislative races around the state, from District 1 up north to District 15 in Boise, and from Lewiston’s District 6 to Blaine, Camas, Gooding and Lincoln counties’ District 26…
District 1: Politics heat up in Idaho’s northernmost legislative district
In Idaho’s northernmost legislative district, the legislator who made headlines when she displayed the Confederate battle flag at a local parade and visited occupiers of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge standoff in Oregon is fighting for re-election in a race that’s drawing attention across the state. Controversial Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard…
Candidates focus on experience in Idaho Supreme Court debate
Republican Sen. Curt McKenzie downplayed his partisan ties and defended his resume as a qualified candidate for an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court, while Rupert attorney Robyn Brody pointed to her 20 years of working in a variety of court rooms during their first and only televised debate Friday…
Politics heat up in Idaho’s District 1 legislative races
Controversial Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, a first-term lawmaker who made a splash by visiting the occupiers at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge standoff in Oregon and displaying a Confederate battle flag during a local parade, is being challenged by Kate McAlister, president of the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, and the contest has focused much attention on Idaho’s northernmost legislative district.
Idaho Dems file complaint alleging GOP broke campaign laws in minority leader’s race
The Idaho Democratic Party has filed a complaint with the Secretary of State’s office claiming that an official inside the Idaho Republican Party violated the state’s campaign laws. According to the complaint submitted Friday, Idaho Republican Party Executive Director David Johnston coordinated with GOP candidate Mike Kingsley’s campaign…
AdWatch: Piotrowski takes Idaho Rep. Labrador to task on everything from votes to two paid cars
James Piotrowski, the Democratic challenger to 1st District GOP Rep. Raul Labrador, is airing a hard-hitting new TV ad that takes Labrador to task on everything from his voting record to his two paid cars, courtesy of his congressional office and his campaign.
AdWatch: New fly-fishing Piotrowski ad takes Labrador to task on everything from votes to two paid cars
James Piotrowski, the Democratic challenger to 1st District GOP Rep. Raul Labrador, is airing a hard-hitting new TV ad that takes Labrador to task on everything from his voting record to his two paid cars, courtesy of his congressional office and his campaign. The commercial,…