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Idaho GOP comes together after 2014 debacle, re-elects state party chair; full story

Sat., June 4, 2016

Two years after the Idaho Republican Party’s state convention degenerated into chaos, the party wrapped up a surprisingly smooth confab in Nampa on Saturday with much talk of party unity, though little enthusiasm for presidential nominee Donald Trump...

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Idaho GOP convention smoother this time around

Sat., June 4, 2016

Two years after the Idaho Republican Party’s state convention degenerated into chaos, the party wrapped up a surprisingly smooth confab in Nampa Saturday with much talk of party unity, though little enthusiasm for presidential nominee Donald Trump.

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Tyler Hurst defeats Jennifer Locke for 2nd vice-chair; GOP state confab wraps up

Sat., June 4, 2016

Tyler Hurst defeats Jennifer Locke for 2nd vice-chair; GOP state confab wraps up

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Outgoing state Rep. Shannon McMillan loses bid for state party secretary

Sat., June 4, 2016

Idaho Republican Party Secretary Marla Lawson has won another term, turning back a challenge from outgoing state Rep. Shannon McMillan, R-Silverton. North Idaho state Reps. Don Cheatham, R-Post Falls, and Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens, spoke out for McMillan. “Shannon is faithful to our party’s platform...

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Ruthie Johnson: ‘I became a Republican when I learned to read’

Sat., June 4, 2016

Ruthie Johnson: 'I became a Republican when I learned to read'

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More incumbent GOP officials re-elected

Sat., June 4, 2016

More incumbent GOP officials re-elected

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Siddoway defeats McGeachin for GOP national committee post

Sat., June 4, 2016

Siddoway defeats McGeachin for GOP national committee post

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Duff: ‘The convention has spoken’

Sat., June 4, 2016

Duff: 'The convention has spoken'

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Mathews turns back challenge from Bryan Smith for GOP vice-chair post

Sat., June 4, 2016

Mathews turns back challenge from Bryan Smith for GOP vice-chair post

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Yates wins second term as state GOP chairman

Sat., June 4, 2016

Steve Yates has won a second term as chairman of the Idaho Republican Party, defeating challenges from Kathy Sims and Mike Duff. The vote was reportedly lopsidedly in favor of Yates; just after his victory was announced, Sims took the microphone and said, “I would...