Dorothy Moon, who has served as chairwoman of the Idaho Republican Party since 2022, announced Monday that she is running for a third consecutive term leading the state party organization. The announcement comes roughly two weeks before the 2026 Idaho GOP State Convention, scheduled for June 18-20 in Meridian. Four Years at the Helm Moon, […]

Complaint Referred to Attorney General After Primary Election A North Idaho Republican who won his state Senate primary has filed a formal complaint against the campaign of Secretary of State Phil McGrane, alleging that campaign mailers endorsing McGrane’s legislative allies may have violated state campaign finance reporting laws. Because the complaint directly involves McGrane — […]

Idaho Secretary of State McGrane Explains Why Post-Election Audits Matter for Voter Confidence Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane joined State Controller Brandon Woolf on Thursday to conduct a public post-election audit draw, selecting counties and precincts to undergo hand-count verification following this month’s May Primary election. The draw used a raffle-style drum to randomly […]

State auditors will review primary election results in eight Idaho counties next week after a randomized selection process determined which jurisdictions would face scrutiny, officials announced Friday. State Controller Brandon Woolf drew tile No. 17 from a bingo cage to determine the final county on the list — a result that drew a lighthearted reaction […]

Idaho Secretary of State to Hold Post-Primary Election Audit Draw Thursday in Boise The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office will hold a public drawing Thursday to select counties and precincts for a post-election audit of the May 19 primary election, continuing a routine process required under state law to verify the accuracy of vote tabulation. […]

Dennis Thornock won the Republican primary for Custer County Commissioner District 2 with more than 80 percent of the vote, defeating former county prosecutor Justin Oleson, whose disbarment last year shadowed the race.

All Three Incumbents Clear Republican Primary Field Idaho’s three Republican members of Congress secured victories in Tuesday’s primary election and will proceed to the general election in November. Senator Jim Risch and Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson each defeated their primary challengers, with preliminary results showing comfortable margins across all three races. Official certification […]

Jennifer Miles defeated freshman Republican Rep. Tanya Burgoyne by 40 votes in the District 29 House Seat B primary Tuesday, ending a single-term incumbency in a Pocatello-area district that has swung between the parties.

Bingham County Coroner Jimmy Roberts lost his Republican primary to political newcomer Scott O. Tweedy by a 74-to-26 margin Tuesday, while incumbent Assessor Donovan Harrington defeated his challenger to retain his seat.

District Judge Steven Boyce won re-election to the 7th Judicial District bench Tuesday with about 70 percent of the vote, fending off a challenge from Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal in one of the cycle’s most-watched contested judicial races.

Madison County Commissioner Dustin Parkinson held his District 2 seat by 34 votes in a three-way Republican primary Tuesday, while uncontested District 1 incumbent Brent Mendenhall coasted to renomination.

Republican Reps. Stephanie Mickelsen and Erin Bingham each took about 57 percent of the vote in their respective District 32 House primaries Tuesday, defeating challengers Kelly Golden and Brian McKellar in Bonneville County legislative races.