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Idaho weighs nuclear campus, jobs and added waste
Economy and jobsIdaho is being considered for a nuclear campus projected to bring 25,000 jobs while adding nuclear waste to the state.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskOct 5, 2026
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Daily political news from Idaho
The News Desk follows the daily political news in Idaho, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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Tammy Nichols: Idaho Senate District 10 candidate
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Tammy Nichols is running in Idaho Senate District 10 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskOct 1, 2026
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Idaho dairy farms fear wider immigration enforcement
ImmigrationIdaho dairies rely heavily on immigrant workers and worry that expanded federal enforcement could deepen existing labor shortages.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 29, 2026
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Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed Missouri House map
Elections and votingThe court action concerns Missouri’s congressional district boundaries and is not tied to a named candidate race.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Candidate profile: Cindy Carlson for Idaho Senate District 7
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Cindy Carlson is the only listed candidate in Idaho’s 2026 general election for state Senate District 7.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Carl Bjerke seeks another term in Idaho Senate District 5
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Carl Bjerke is running unopposed in Idaho Senate District 5 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 21, 2026
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Idaho Supreme Court approves new Proposition One text
Elections and votingThe court approved new wording for Proposition One in a development not directly tied to a candidate race or election.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 19, 2026
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Kennedy Center board votes to close amid disputes
Elections and votingThe board’s action follows financial problems and a federal order barring President Donald Trump’s name from the performing arts venue.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 16, 2026
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Voter guide: Idaho’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingIdaho voters should verify election dates, ballot contents, registration rules and voting options before casting a 2026 general election ballot.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 14, 2026
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Idaho 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingIdaho voters can prepare by confirming election dates, reviewing their ballot and checking official registration and voting instructions.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 12, 2026
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Sarah Zabel enters Idaho’s 1st District House race
Elections and votingIndependent Sarah Zabel is one of seven candidates in Idaho’s 1st District U.S. House election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 11, 2026
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Candidate profile: Michael Simpson in Idaho’s 2nd District
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Michael Simpson is one of nine candidates in Idaho’s contested 2nd District U.S. House race.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskAug 27, 2026