Local Republicans have a new contender for the Idaho State Senate with Danielle Ahrens’ recent declaration of candidacy. A Bonner County resident who ascribes strongly to conservative values and positions, Ahrens aims to give North Idaho Republicans a clear choice when it comes to the biggest issues in the state. She will be running against Sen. Shawn Keough, pictured, for the Republican nomination in the May 20 primary election. “I am running because I don’t feel we are being represented well or listened to,” she said. “My opponent has been in nine terms — or 18 years — and is running for her 10th term. We need fresh, new leadership that isn’t a career politician and doesn’t owe any favors”/Cameron Rasmusson, Bonner County Bee. More here.

• Factoid: Sen. Keough received 70% of the vote two years ago in a 2012 GOPrimary matchup with Tea Party candidate Ahrens.

Question: Do you consider Shawn Keough to be a "career politician," as Danielle Ahrens claims?

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