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Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces Sexual Assault Accusation; Denies Wrongdoing

Graham Platner, who won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate just last month, is now facing a sexual assault accusation from a woman he previously dated — a development that has thrown his candidacy into uncertainty and prompted state party officials to weigh their options before a fast-approaching deadline. The Accusation The accuser, a […]

By Idaho Politics Staff · July 6, 2026
Elections

Abortion-Rights Backers Submit Nearly 110,000 Signatures for Idaho Ballot Initiative

Supporters of a proposed abortion-rights ballot measure turned in nearly 110,000 signatures Thursday at Idaho’s Capitol, advancing their effort to place the initiative before voters in November. The submission came after months of grassroots signature gathering, with supporters arguing they have cleared the threshold needed to qualify for the general election ballot. The initiative would […]

By Idaho Politics Staff · July 3, 2026
Elections

Idaho Medical Marijuana Initiative in Doubt After Minidoka County Rejects Late Signature Delivery

A medical marijuana legalization initiative is fighting to reach the November ballot in Idaho after a signature delivery arrived too late at a county clerk’s office, triggering a legal dispute that a judge ultimately resolved against the initiative’s organizers. What Happened in Minidoka County The trouble began on May 1, when a contractor working for […]

By Idaho Politics Staff · June 29, 2026
Elections

Idaho PACs Poured $4.2 Million Into 2026 Republican Primary Battles

Political action committees spent more than $4.2 million on Idaho’s May 2026 primary elections, with the bulk of that money flowing into legislative contests that pitted mainstream Republicans against hardline conservative challengers. The spending underscores how the intra-party battle for the direction of the Idaho GOP has become increasingly well-funded. Republican Primaries Drive PAC Activity […]

By Idaho Politics Staff · June 23, 2026