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Idaho expands federal partnership on forest management
Elections and votingGov. Little commented on a broader state-federal effort intended to speed forest management work across Idaho.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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The Ballot Idaho Policy Desk
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Idaho
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Idaho, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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Police investigate political sign thefts in West Boise
Public safetyPolice are examining a series of political sign thefts that occurred in West Boise over the weekend.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
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Candidate profile: Ben Toews for Idaho Senate District 4
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Ben Toews is running in Idaho Senate District 4 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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Idaho officials raise concerns over mail ballot proposal
Elections and votingIdaho election officials are raising concerns about proposed changes involving mail-in ballots.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
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Candidate profile: Carrie Semmelroth
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Carrie Semmelroth is running in Idaho’s 2026 general election for state Senate District 17.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
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Candidate profile: Brian Lenney in Idaho Senate District 13
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Brian Lenney is running in the uncontested Idaho Senate District 13 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
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Candidate profile: Ali Rabe for Idaho Senate District 16
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Ali Rabe is running in Idaho Senate District 16 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
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Candidate profile: Brad Little for Idaho governor
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Brad Little is the only candidate listed in Idaho’s uncontested 2026 race for governor.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
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Idaho 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in Idaho.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 13, 2026
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Candidate profile: Andy Mr. Briner in Idaho’s 1st District
Elections and votingRepublican Andy Mr. Briner is among seven candidates listed in Idaho’s 2026 general election for the 1st District U.S. House seat.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 11, 2026
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Candidate profile: Russell Fulcher in Idaho’s 1st District
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Russell Fulcher is among seven candidates listed in Idaho’s contested 1st District race.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 8, 2026
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Candidate profile: Denny Lave for U.S. Senate
Elections and votingDenny Lave is one of three Republicans in an eight-candidate field for Idaho’s U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskAug 31, 2026