Gov. Butch Otter on Wednesday appointed C. Scott Grow to fill the seat of former Meridian Republican District 14 Sen. Marv Hagedorn, who left in the middle of his term to take a new position.
Brad Little, Idaho Republican candidate for governor, current lieutenant governor, has spent years building support before 2018 election. He sees a steady path continuing from mentor Gov. Butch Otter.
Brad Little has been a mainstay in Idaho politics since 2001, first as a state senator then, starting in 2009, as lieutenant governor. Now, in 2018, he's the Republican nominee to be Idaho's next governor.
Idaho Medicaid expansion vote: House Health and Welfare Chairman Fred Wood endorses ballot initiative, as do Boise lawmakers Fred Martin and Patrick McDonald. Would extend health insurance to gap population.
Kevin Rhoades is a candidate for Idaho’s legislative district 17 B seat. He has posted controversial items on his personal Facebook page in recent weeks. When asked by the Idaho Statesman, Rhoades said the posts are an effort to spark conversation.
Idaho residents will decide in November 2018 whether to expand Medicaid in this state. A ballot initiative to make more Idahoans eligible for Medicaid has qualified, the Secretary of State’s Office confirmed.
An Idaho initiative to legalize historic horse-racing machines - gambling terminals that replay old races - got enough petition signatures and will be up for a vote in November 2018, the Secretary of State’s Office confirmed July 10.
David DeHaas, an Idaho Republican running for State Senate in District 17, was arrested July 3, 2018 after allegedly obstructing police from serving a warrant at his home. His son was arrested for stolen firearms and drug possession.
Republican Idaho Rep. Christy Perry is co-chair of the Medicaid expansion initiative. She spoke July 6, 2018, as supporters delivered signatures to the Capitol to put the measure on the fall ballot.
Disabled Idaho veteran Josh Blessinger describes his wife's painful health issues during a July 6, 2018 rally delivering petitions for a public vote on Medicaid expansion.
Idaho Medicaid expansion supporters submit signatures to qualify their measure for the November 2018 ballot. Secretary of state now verifying if that, horse race gambling machines meet requirements for statewide vote.
Democrats from across Idaho gathered in Caldwell Friday and Saturday for a two-day convention to debate party platforms, discuss strategies and hear from the party's rising stars.
Democratic nominee for the governor, Paulette Jordan speaks at Idaho Democratic Convention about her plan to ensure affordable education once she's elected.
Anthony Shallat is the campaign manager for Idaho Democratic attorney general hopeful Bruce Bistline. Earlier, he advised fringe Republican gubernatorial contender Harley Brown on how to respond to report that Brown threatened a radio host.
Idaho supporters of "historical horse racing," or "instant racing," close to getting measure to legalize machines on November 2018 ballot. Boxes of signatures dropped at the Secretary of State's Office in Boise June 28, 2018.
Idaho Republican Party 2018 Convention starts Thursday, June 28 in Pocatello. Idaho Democratic Party Convention starts Friday, June 29 in Caldwell. Watch for party policies to be set, for cues from Paulette Jordan, Brad Little.
Longtime Boise school trustee A J Balukoff will not seek re-election in summer 2018. Businessman and accountant was most recently elected to the school board in 2012, ran twice as Democrat for governor, lost this year to Paulette Jordan.
Idaho's 2018 governor primary election: 10 Republicans and Democrats spent nearly $11 million during 2017, 2018 election cycle. Top spender was Boise businessman Tommy Ahlquist. Of top candidates, Paulette Jordan spent the least.
Conventional wisdom says it costs hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars to win a congressional primary election. But a handful of wanna-be House members are advancing to the November ballot having spent less than $5,000.
Brad Little has been a mainstay in Idaho politics since 2001, first as a state senator then, starting in 2009, as lieutenant governor. Now, in 2018, he's the Republican nominee to be Idaho's next governor.
