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McKenzie releases endorsements; court candidates to debate Fri. night on statewide TV
McKenzie releases endorsements; court candidates to debate Fri. night on statewide TV
Idaho bar survey ranks three high court hopefuls highly, but not a fourth
Three of the candidates seeking an open Idaho Supreme Court seat were highly rated in a survey of members of the Idaho State Bar, but the fourth, state Sen. Curt McKenzie, drew much lower ratings from lawyers across the state, who rated the candidates on factors including integrity, independence, judicial temperament and legal experience.
State Bar survey finds Gutierrez, Brody tied for top scores, Strong second, McKenzie trailing way behind
The Idaho State Bar survey is out, surveying attorneys in Idaho about the four candidates for the Idaho Supreme Court. The results: Robyn Brody and Sergio Gutierrez tied for the top rankings, both getting an overall average score, statewide, of 3.58 out of 4. Clive…
Four vie for rare open seat on Idaho’s highest court
The top race on the Idaho ballot on May 17 isn’t in either the Republican or Democratic primary – it’s the nonpartisan race for an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court, a rare contested race that’s drawn four candidates. Everyone who votes in the primary election, regardless of party, can vote in the Supreme Court race.
Idaho Supreme Court candidate taps former disgraced lawmaker
Idaho Supreme Court candidate Curt McKenzie has hired former state Sen. John McGee – who resigned several years ago following highly publicized scandals – to help with his campaign.
McKenzie taps former Sen. John McGee to help with his Supreme Court campaign
Idaho Supreme Court candidate Curt McKenzie has hired former state Sen. John McGee — who resigned several years ago following highly publicized scandals — to help with his campaign. McKenzie, a Republican senator, says McGee is a longtime friend and he is proud to have him part of the team. McGee…
Brody wants to bring different perspective to Idaho Supreme Court
Today is the second in my four-part, online series of profiles of the candidates seeking an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court in the May 17 election; today’s profile is of Robyn Brody, a Rupert attorney. Here’s the full story: Robyn Brody’s law office in downtown Rupert is…
Brody wants to bring a different perspective to Idaho Supreme Court
Robyn Brody’s law office in downtown Rupert is right next door to the police station and not far from the courthouse and City Hall. “I get a lot of walk-in traffic,” she said.
McKenzie hits GOP campaign circuit to seek Idaho high court seat
Today is the first in my four-part, online series of profiles of the candidates seeking an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court in the May 17 election; today’s profile is of Curt McKenzie. Here’s the full story: One of the four candidates in a…
McKenzie hits GOP campaign circuit to seek Idaho high court seat
One of the four candidates in a contested, nonpartisan race for the Idaho Supreme Court is taking a different approach to the race, campaigning almost entirely at official Republican Party events and amassing endorsements only from fellow GOP state lawmakers.
Idaho Supreme Court hopefuls face off in forum
The four candidates in a rare contested race for an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court faced off in a two-hour forum this week sponsored by the state bar, and got a chance to highlight their differences and what each would bring to Idaho’s highest court.
Justice candidates: ‘Fair and just,’ ‘Important work’
Here are excerpts from the closing statements of the four candidates for Idaho Supreme Court justice at today’s Idaho State Bar forum: Clive Strong: “This is an important election. … The next justice that’s going to serve on the Supreme Court will be making decisions…
Justice hopefuls on the role of a judge…
Each of the candidates for Idaho Supreme Court was asked how they see the job of being a judge, as they seek a seat on the state’s highest court; here are their answers: Robyn Brody: “It’s the trial court’s job to make a decision, and…
Idaho SupCourt hopefuls address challenges to state’s judiciary
Idaho SupCourt hopefuls address challenges to state’s judiciary
Justice candidates weigh in on diversity on the court
Each of the four candidates running for the Idaho Supreme Court was asked about the fact that the court currently has no woman or person of color among its justices. Here are their answers: Clive Strong: I think diversity is important and is a factor that…
Court candidates talk of their backgrounds, philosophies…
Each of the four candidates for the Idaho Supreme Court is giving a 10-minute opening statement; here’s some of what each had to say: Attorney Robyn Brody of Rupert discussed her background in the law, and said, “The Idaho judiciary is…
Eye on Boise: First candidate forum for Supreme Court race takes place Tuesday
The first candidate forum for the four rivals facing off to be Idaho’s next Supreme Court justice initially was announced as a face-off between just three of the four, but now all four say they’ll participate.
State Bar to host forum for SupCourt hopefuls; McKenzie first says he’ll skip for campaign fundraiser, then changes plan
State Bar to host forum for SupCourt hopefuls; McKenzie first says he’ll skip for campaign fundraiser, then changes plan
One candidate drops out of 6-way Idaho Supreme Court race, endorses another
Attorney Christ Troupis is dropping out of the six-way race for an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court, and instead endorsing Sen. Curt McKenzie, R-Nampa.