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Bill would delay Idaho’s primary from May to August

January 19, 2012 9:03 a.m.

Idaho lawmakers on the House State Affairs Committee voted unanimously this morning to introduce two bills dealing with this year’s primary election: One from committee Chairman Tom Loertscher, R-Iona, to delay the state’s primary from May to August while also doing away with the presidential primary; and one from Secretary of State Ben Ysursa to just do away with the presidential primary; it no longer serves any purpose since both parties now choose their presidential delegates by caucuses.

Idaho high court overturns redistricting, may delay primary

January 19, 2012

BOISE – Idaho’s Supreme Court overturned the state’s new legislative redistricting plan Wednesday, ordering a citizen commission back to work and throwing into doubt the state’s schedule for its May primary election. This morning, a House committee will consider legislation to push the May primary back to August; the bill is sponsored by state Rep. Tom Loertscher, R-Iona, chairman of the House State Affairs Committee.

Trillhaase: R’s Debate ‘Weirdest’ Stuff

January 13, 2012 9:33 a.m.

Trillhaase: R’s Debate ‘Weirdest’ Stuff

Wait A Minute, Mitt Won Idaho Vote

January 12, 2012 8:12 a.m.

Wait A Minute, Mitt Won Idaho Vote

Idaho GOP Honors Hayes, Jacobson

January 9, 2012 2:14 p.m.

Idaho GOP Honors Hayes, Jacobson

Ron Paul Wins Idaho GOP Straw Poll

January 6, 2012 8:23 p.m.

Ron Paul Wins Idaho GOP Straw Poll

Richert: GOP Straw Poll Relevant

January 5, 2012 8:48 a.m.

Richert: GOP Straw Poll Relevant

Popkey: Idaho Plays Role In Prez Race

January 4, 2012 10:41 a.m.

Popkey: Idaho Plays Role In Prez Race

Post Falls Man To Seek Sheriff Post

December 6, 2011 3:04 p.m.

Post Falls Man To Seek Sheriff Post

Ex-football player, Democrat challenges Labrador

October 20, 2011

A 33-year-old Lewiston native who retired as an NFL football player in 2009 has launched a run for Congress in Idaho, taking on freshman GOP Rep. Raul Labrador in the 1st District. “I’m a passionate person, and what I really want to do is make a difference and be involved in something I really care about, something I think really matters,” said the candidate, Jimmy Farris. “I don’t think most people like what they see happening in D.C.”

Cain’s popularity reaches new heights

October 12, 2011 7:51 p.m.

CONCORD, N.H. — Herman Cain basked Wednesday in the glow that attends top-tier contenders in New Hampshire and began scrambling to assemble the sort of staff needed to capitalize on a surge that has blindsided Texas Gov. Rick Perry and other Republican rivals.