Russell: Labrador Nears Run

Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Eagle, said today that he’ll announce his candidacy for the 1st District congressional seat on Monday, with announcements in Boise and Coeur d’Alene. Already in the GOP primary race is Iraq war veteran Vaughn Ward; state Rep. Ken Roberts, R-Donnelly, dropped out of the race on Nov. 10, at which time Labrador said he planned to jump into the race in about a week. Ward, who’s making his first run for office, has been campaigning hard for months and had outraised Roberts by four times/ Betsy Russell , Eye On Boise. More here .

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