Idaho Politics

Idaho GOP registrations jump, though 40% remain unaffiliated

Analysis ranks Idaho 14th for economic performance, but 32nd for guv’s approval rating

The Idaho Legislature’s interim committee on state procurement laws is meeting today at the state Capitol. Among its agenda items: A report on the impact of new laws enacted this year, including a recodification; discussion of compliance review and enforcement; and a presentation from Deputy Attorney General Brian Kane on void contracts....

Never mind that the national Constitution Party has nominated Darrell Castle of Tennessee as its presidential candidate. When Idaho voters go to the polls in November, they’ll see the Rev. Scott Copeland of Texas on the line for the Constitution Party’s nominee. Copeland won Idaho’s first-ever Constitution Party presidential primary in March...

Idaho only has a handful of competitive legislative races in the upcoming general election, but party officials on both sides are prepping for heated battles in key legislative districts across the state. The state's Republican Party recently announced the launch of four field offices, a new tactic for the Gem State's majority party. Two of...

A law enforcement group has withdrawn its endorsement of state Sen. Curt McKenzie’s bid for the Idaho Supreme Court after he twice represented criminal suspects who unsuccessfully sued police officers for using excessive force.

A law enforcement group has withdrawn its endorsement of Curt McKenzie’s bid for the Idaho Supreme Court after he twice represented criminal suspects who unsuccessfully sued police officers for using excessive force. Both cases were dismissed by the U.S. District Court in Boise in the past month; McKenzie has filed for reconsideration in one...

When you head to the polls in November to vote for president, don’t expect to see a line for the Green Party on the Idaho ballot. Idaho has just four recognized political parties with ballot status: Republican, Democratic, Libertarian and Constitution Party. But that doesn’t mean Dr. Jill Stein, the Green Party’s nominee, won’t be on the Idaho...