Idaho Politics

Yesterday

Eight Idaho Republican lawmakers lose primary election, including some who pushed for budget cuts KMVT13:03 20-May-26

Gov. Little thanks Idahoans for primary election victory Idaho Governor (Press Release)11:09 20-May-26

Trump-backed senator cruises to primary win, setting up potential 4th term Fox News01:08 20-May-26

Trump-backed governor wins GOP primary for third term after running on deregulation and tax cuts Fox News01:08 20-May-26

Idaho Democrats choose small business owner in uphill race against incumbent GOP governor Fox News01:08 20-May-26

Idaho's Republican governor wins primary in race for third term The Fresno Bee00:38 20-May-26

In the last 7 days

The Latest: Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky, furthering Trump’s hold on GOP Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado20:20 19-May-26

The Latest: Kentucky polls begin to close as Massie faces Trump-backed challenger Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado18:37 19-May-26

The Latest: When results are expected in Tuesday’s primaries that will test Trump’s sway over GOP Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado16:55 19-May-26

As election season begins, Department of Justice is suing state for voter records Boise State Public Radio10:54 19-May-26

Idaho 2026 live primary election results ABC News05:15 19-May-26

Live Results: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania Primaries 270 to Win15:56 18-May-26

Idaho’s housing unit growth rate leads the nation in 2025 Idaho Governor (Press Release)15:40 18-May-26

AG Labrador Secures Prison Sentence for Canyon County Man for Possession of Child Sexual Exploitative Material Idaho Office of Attorney General (Press Release)15:23 18-May-26

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho’s primaries Connecticut Post08:28 18-May-26

All four pilots safe after ejecting from two F-18s that collided at air show Washington Examiner06:00 18-May-26

Idaho GOP wants Republican politicians to agree to its party platform. Do they? The Spokesman-Review, Washington20:54 17-May-26

Gov. Dirk Kempthorne greeted at Idaho Capitol one final time Boise State Public Radio17:21 15-May-26

AG Labrador Meets with U.S. Attorney General, FBI Director at White House for National Police Week Idaho Office of Attorney General (Press Release)11:36 15-May-26

In the last month

Idaho promotes Trump Accounts to support children’s long-term financial growth Idaho Governor (Press Release)16:32 13-May-26

Car wash coffee: Dutch Bros. competitor 7 Brew plans Boise push in old car wash BoiseDev15:26 13-May-26

CEO of Boise’s Micron among business leaders invited to join Trump in China The Spokesman-Review, Washington21:12 12-May-26

Photos: First look at two hotels and new ‘crown jewel’ restaurant set to open downtown BoiseDev16:19 11-May-26

Idaho’s Republican civil war intensifies as the primary election draws near Idaho Education News13:24 11-May-26

AG Labrador Secures Prison Sentences for Five Individuals for Crimes Against Children Idaho Office of Attorney General (Press Release)11:38 11-May-26

Three candidates challenge Risch in Republican primary election for U.S. Senate Idaho Education News11:07 11-May-26

Labrador Letter: Cracking Down on Illegal HOA Fees Idaho Office of Attorney General (Press Release)17:14 8-May-26

AG Labrador Cracks Down on HOAs Charging Illegal Fees to Idaho Homeowners Idaho Office of Attorney General (Press Release)15:42 8-May-26

Gov. Little announces free day access to Idaho state parks on July 4 in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary Idaho Governor (Press Release)13:39 8-May-26

Education funding at center of Republican primary for House seat representing Cd’A The Spokesman-Review, Washington01:22 8-May-26

Lawmaker, state department at odds over interpretation of new law Idaho Education News19:08 7-May-26

In State of the City, Boise Mayor talks about housing affordability, investing in neighborhoods Boise State Public Radio18:50 7-May-26

AG Labrador’s ICAC Unit Makes Four Arrests in April for Alleged Child Sexual Exploitation Idaho Office of Attorney General (Press Release)11:39 7-May-26

Idaho among top 10 states for lowest tax burden Idaho Governor (Press Release)17:50 6-May-26

AG Labrador Announces $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement with Big Pharma Giant Idaho Office of Attorney General (Press Release)15:07 6-May-26

EPA proposal to roll back coal ash rules raises groundwater concerns in the Mountain West KUNR15:12 5-May-26

Fulcher to face two GOP opponents in 2026 Republican primary election on May 19 Idaho Education News13:47 5-May-26

Idaho health officials ask public for opioid settlement priorities Boise State Public Radio16:56 4-May-26

OPINION: Investing in Idaho’s teachers: A commitment reflected in rising pay Idaho Governor (Press Release)15:35 4-May-26

Public events set to honor the life of Governor Dirk Kempthorne Idaho Governor (Press Release)15:46 1-May-26

Greater Boise Auditorium District set to buy second River Street property Boise State Public Radio13:41 1-May-26

Data: Now with districts, Boise City Council had higher rates of split votes than during Bieter era BoiseDev12:25 1-May-26

State grants help protect homes from hurricanes. Could they work against hail and wildfire? Wyoming Public Media12:02 1-May-26

Lawsuit Challenges Idaho Bathroom Access Law NewsMax06:49 1-May-26

Trans man forced to leave Idaho to use public bathrooms joins lawsuit against state Advocate.com17:56 30-Apr-26

Transgender Idahoans sue over law that criminalizes using bathrooms that align with gender identity Boise State Public Radio16:33 30-Apr-26

6 Transgender Residents Sue Idaho Over New Bathroom Ban HuffPost (US)16:05 30-Apr-26

Transgender Idahoans sue to block criminal bathroom law Advocate.com11:10 30-Apr-26

After lackluster tour turnout, Turning Point wraps things up with excited crowd in Idaho WUWM05:04 30-Apr-26

Gov. Little announces goal to double Registered Apprenticeships by 2029 Idaho Governor (Press Release)11:07 29-Apr-26

Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74 Los Angeles Times18:35 28-Apr-26

Former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne dies after battle with cancer at 74 Boise State Public Radio19:41 25-Apr-26

Fmr Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne Dies at 74 NewsMax18:33 25-Apr-26

Labrador Letter: Legislative Session Wrap Up Idaho Office of Attorney General (Press Release)17:51 24-Apr-26

Presidential Determination Concerning the Air Force’s Jet Fighter Training Operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada… JD Supra15:12 23-Apr-26

Gov. Little spotlights priorities in “Enduring Idaho” plan Idaho Governor (Press Release)14:02 22-Apr-26

The Gem State Shines on Zoning Reform Reason16:39 21-Apr-26

Trump family crypto venture lobbied for Stablecoin bill, hosted Idaho legislators at Mar-a-lago KMVT12:03 21-Apr-26

Courtney Applauds Groton – the Submarine Capital of the World – Ahead of USS IDAHO (SSN 799) Commissioning Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)14:08 20-Apr-26

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Latest politics news in Idaho including updates on local, state and federal legislature, abortion law, taxes, and more.

Idaho is considered a red state. In the federal government, Idaho is represented by two U.S. Senators, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, and two U.S. Representatives, all of whom are Republicans. Idaho also has a Republican governor, Brad Little, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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