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Yates launches lt. gov. campaign, joining crowded race
Steve Yates, former Idaho Republican Party chairman, launched his campaign for lieutenant governor today with an announcement on the state Capitol steps in Boise, to be followed by appearances today in Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls. Yates was introduced by Milford Terrell, who lauded Yates’…
Leroy, Fulcher tout fundraising, endorsements as 1st CD race gears up
The first round of campaign finance reports is out in Idaho’s 2018 race for the open 1st Congressional District seat that current Rep. Raul Labrador is leaving to run for governor, and so far, GOP hopefuls David Leroy and Russ Fulcher have been actively raising…
2018 gov candidates already out on the stump together
All three major GOP candidates for governor were sitting at the same table on the Fourth of July, at the big Idaho Falls fireworks extravaganza hosted by Melaleuca owner Frank VanderSloot. Nor were Tommy Ahlquist, Raul Labrador and Brad Little the only notable additions to the party.
2018 gubernatorial candidates already out on the stump together…
And the race is on: The three major GOP candidates for governor in 2018 already are out on the stump together, appearing together on July 4 in Idaho Falls, and again this Friday at the Idaho Republican Party’s summer meeting in Coeur d’Alene; my full Sunday column…
2018 gubernatorial candidates already out on the stump together
All three major GOP candidates for governor were sitting at the same table on the Fourth of July, at the big Idaho Falls fireworks extravaganza hosted by Melaleuca owner Frank VanderSloot.
Second Republican files to run for open state treasurer post in 2018
Ada County Treasurer Vicky McIntyre has filed to run for state treasurer in 2018. Five-term GOP Treasurer Ron Crane announced earlier this year he wouldn’t seek re-election, leaving the little-known position up for grabs in next year’s election. McIntyre has served as treasurer for the state’s most populated county since 2011…
Idaho’s longest-serving female senator to retire in 2018; endorses Woodward for seat
Longtime Idaho Sen. Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint, has announced that she won’t seek re-election after her current term ends next year, and instead is endorsing longtime Bonner and Boundary county resident Jim Woodward for her seat.
Keough won’t seek re-election; endorses Jim Woodward for her seat in 2018
Longtime Idaho Sen. Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint, has announced that she won’t seek re-election after her current term ends next year, and instead is endorsing longtime Bonner and Boundary county resident Jim Woodward for her seat. Woodward, a Republican from Sagle, owns and operates APEX Construction…
Sun. column: Guv candidate on marriage; wolf-baiting; third trial in murder case…
Ahlquist alters his ‘blueprint’ plank on same-sex marriage; Idaho Fish & Game calls for public comment on wolf-baiting propoals; and Idaho SupCourt orders third trial for twice-convicted murderer inn 1983 case; my full Sunday column…
Eye on Boise: Ahlquist alters his ‘blueprint’ plank on same-sex marriage
Idaho GOP candidate for governor Tommy Ahlquist has changed the wording on his website about his position on gay marriage, deleting a section that many read as a promise to take the state back to court on an issue on which the U.S. Supreme Court already has ruled.
Labrador used state seal for campaign fundraising mailer
Republican U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador sent Idaho voters a campaign mailer asking for contributions to his gubernatorial bid ornamented with the state seal, even though the secretary of state’s office says the seal should only be used for official state business. Labrador’s fundraiser flier asked voters to give $50, $75, $100 or more…
Ahlquist alters his ‘blueprint’ plank on same-sex marriage
Idaho GOP candidate for governor Tommy Ahlquist has changed the wording on his website about his position on gay marriage, the AP reports today, deleting a promise to continue fighting legal same-sex marriage – which many read as a promise to take the state…
Little-known Idaho Democrat steps forward in 1st CD race
So, who is that little-known Democrat who filed back in March to run for Idaho’s 1st District congressional seat? After many weeks of trying to reach him, I received a call from Michael William Smith of Post Falls last week, and he filled me in; my full Sunday column…
CdA Rep. Malek mulling run for 1st District congressional seat
Idaho state Rep. Luke Malek, R-Coeur d’Alene, hasn’t made a final decision, but he said Tuesday that he’s mulling a run for Idaho’s 1st District congressional seat, which will open in 2018 when current Rep. Raul Labrador runs instead for governor.
Malek considering a run for 1st District congressional seat
Idaho state Rep. Luke Malek, R-Coeur d’Alene, hasn’t made a final decision, but he acknowledged today that he’s mulling a run for Idaho’s 1st District congressional seat, which will open in 2018 when current Rep. Raul Labrador runs instead for governor. “The people of the…
Sun. column: Idaho’s political switcheroo
Idaho’s big political switcheroo – with former state Sen. Russ Fulcher dropping out of the governor’s race after nearly a year of campaigning, switching instead to the 1st Congressional District race, and earning current 1st Congressional District Rep. Raul Labrador’s endorsement in the bargain – is raising plenty of questions…
Eye on Boise: Fulcher and Labrador do Idaho’s political switcheroo
Idaho’s big political switcheroo – with former state Sen. Russ Fulcher dropping out of the governor’s race after nearly a year of campaigning, switching instead to the 1st Congressional District race, and earning current 1st Congressional District Rep. Raul Labrador’s endorsement in the bargain – is raising plenty of questions about how Idaho’s hot 2018 political campaigns are shaping up.
Idaho guv candidate makes big promise to cut ‘wasteful’ state budget
Tommy Ahlquist, one of the GOP candidates for governor of Idaho in 2018, launched a new TV ad on Wednesday promising to cut $100 million from the state budget in his first 100 days in office. Ahlquist’s ad says he’ll “cut $100 million dollars in wasteful government spending,” but offers no details. Believe or disbelieve Alquist promise? CH
AdWatch: Idaho guv candidate makes big promise to cut ‘wasteful’ state budget
Tommy Ahlquist, one of the GOP candidates for governor of Idaho in 2018, launched a new TV ad on Wednesday promising to cut $100 million from the state budget in his first 100 days in office. Ahlquist’s ad says he’ll “cut $100 million dollars in wasteful government spending…