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Labrador, Piotrowski clash in testy televised debate
In a testy debate Monday night, Idaho GOP Rep. Raul Labrador clashed repeatedly with his Democratic challenger, attorney James Piotrowski, over everything from public lands to congressional gridlock.
Eye on Boise: McAlister outraises Scott in N. Idaho race
The latest campaign finance reports from the race between Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, and Democratic challenger Kate McAlister of Sandpoint show McAlister out-raising the outspoken first-term incumbent. McAlister, president of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, raised $16,831 in the most recent reporting period, and $26,211 year-to-date; Scott raised $14,827 during the most recent period and $18,650 year-to-date.
Idaho Sen. Crapo backtracks, says he might still vote for Trump
Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo, who was among the first U.S. senators to disavow Donald Trump last weekend and call for him to step aside as the GOP presidential nominee, said in a televised debate Friday night that he might still vote for Trump.
IACI endorses Dem challenger to Rep. Heather Scott
Idaho’s pro-business lobby says Republican state Rep. Heather Scott has one of the worst voting records on supporting commerce and has decided to throw its support behind her Democratic opponent. Kate McAlister is the only non-incumbent the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry has endorsed during this year’s general election…
McKenzie tries to distance himself from Idaho Trial Lawyers, despite membership, campaign contributions
Idaho Supreme Court candidate Curt McKenzie is trying to distance himself from the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, of which he was a dues-paying member for four years and which donated thousands to his Senate campaigns from 2002 to 2014. His opponent in his bid for the Idaho Supreme Court, Robyn Brody, was president of the ITLA for one year…
Eye on Boise: Idaho court candidate tries to distance himself from trial lawyers, despite membership, campaign contributions
Idaho Supreme Court candidate Curt McKenzie is trying to distance himself from the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, of which he was a dues-paying member for four years and which donated thousands to his Senate campaigns from 2002 to 2014.
In Idaho, a tide of voters want ballots by mail
Idaho state leaders remain dubious of switching to a vote-by-mail system for elections, as Washington and Oregon have done. But voters in Idaho are growing more comfortable with the concept of voting at their own pace, away from the polls, as a steadily increasing share of them embrace absentee voting.
Idaho Dems pull field organizer out of Bonner, Boundary counties, charge harassment by Heather Scott supporters
The Idaho Democratic Party has pulled a party field organizer out of Bonner and Boundary counties after the young man reported he was repeatedly stalked and harassed by supporters of GOP state Rep. Heather Scott. This follows concerns expressed this week by Scott’s Democratic challenger Kate McAlister about an armed Scott backer who confronted…
Democrats pull worker out of Bonner County, charge harassment by Idaho Rep. Heather Scott’s supporters
The Idaho Democratic Party has pulled a party field organizer out of Bonner and Boundary counties after the young man reported he was repeatedly stalked and harassed by supporters of GOP state Rep. Heather Scott.
Risch urges ‘yes’ vote on HJR 5
Idaho GOP Sen. Jim Risch has penned an opinion piece in favor of HJR 5, the constitutional amendment regarding administrative rules that’s on the November ballot; earlier today, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden sent out an opinion piece opposing the measure. “A ‘yes’ vote on…
Idaho court hopeful Robyn Brody touts law enforcement support, former Nampa chief raps rival Curt McKenzie
Idaho Supreme Court candidate Robyn Brody called a news conference Thursday to announce support from eight county sheriffs and 18 county prosecutors, and a former longtime Nampa police chief and the Owyhee County sheriff took the opportunity to raise concerns about her opponent, Curt McKenzie.