Final candidate filings bring some surprises…

Here’s a link to the final list of candidates filing today, which was delayed this evening because of a last-minut crush of filings. It includes some surprises, from Sen. Nicole LeFavour of Boise running for Congress in the 2nd District, to a lack of any filing from former Congressman Bill Sali, who had hinted earlier he’d seek an open House seat…

In North Idaho legislative races, there are lots of candidates running, including four Republicans and one Democrat running against Rep. Phil Hart alone. You can read my story here at spokesman.com on North Idaho legislative filings, which also include a comeback try from former Sen. Mike Jorgensen, who’ll challenge GOP Sen. Steve Vick of Dalton Gardens.