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Idaho expands federal partnership on forest management

Elections and voting

Gov. 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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Tammy Nichols: Idaho Senate District 10 candidate

Elections and voting

Republican 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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Candidate profile: Mark Harris in Idaho Senate District 35

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Mark Harris is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Idaho Senate District 35.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 30, 2026

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Idaho dairy farms fear wider immigration enforcement

Immigration

Idaho 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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Voter guide: Idaho’s 2026 general election

Elections and voting

Idaho voters should confirm election dates, registration rules, ballot contents and voting instructions before casting a ballot in 2026.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 29, 2026

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Candidate profile: Ben Toews for Idaho Senate District 4

Elections and voting

Republican 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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Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed Missouri House map

Elections and voting

The 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: Ben Adams

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Ben Adams is seeking election in Idaho Senate District 12 in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 26, 2026

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Idaho officials raise concerns over mail ballot proposal

Elections and voting

Idaho 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: Cindy Carlson for Idaho Senate District 7

Elections and voting

Republican 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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California court orders return of 650,000 seized ballots

Elections and voting

The California Supreme Court directed the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 25, 2026

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Candidate profile: Carrie Semmelroth

Elections and voting

Democratic 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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Carl Bjerke seeks another term in Idaho Senate District 5

Elections and voting

Republican 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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Candidate profile: Camille Blaylock

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Camille Blaylock is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Idaho Senate District 11.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 20, 2026

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Candidate profile: Brian Lenney in Idaho Senate District 13

Elections and voting

Republican 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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Idaho Supreme Court approves new Proposition One text

Elections and voting

The 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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University of Idaho President Green plans June 2027 exit

Education

Scott Green will retire after eight years leading the university through financial strain, the pandemic and institutional change.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 18, 2026

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Candidate profile: Ali Rabe for Idaho Senate District 16

Elections and voting

Democratic 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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Kennedy Center board votes to close amid disputes

Elections and voting

The 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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Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions

Elections and voting

The court rejected Trump’s effort to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections, leaving election administration unchanged by that effort.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 16, 2026

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Candidate profile: Brad Little for Idaho governor

Elections and voting

Republican 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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Voter guide: Idaho’s 2026 general election

Elections and voting

Idaho 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 election officials raise mail ballot concerns

Elections and voting

Proposed changes to mail-in ballots have prompted concern among Idaho election officials, with the issue centered on election administration.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 14, 2026

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Idaho 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

Idaho 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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Idaho 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration details, ballot contents and voting instructions in Idaho.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 12, 2026

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Candidate profile: Andy Mr. Briner in Idaho’s 1st District

Elections and voting

Republican 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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Sarah Zabel enters Idaho’s 1st District House race

Elections and voting

Independent 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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Brendan Joseph Gomez runs for Idaho’s 1st District

Elections and voting

Gomez is the Conservative candidate in a seven-person race for Idaho’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 10, 2026

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Candidate profile: Russell Fulcher in Idaho’s 1st District

Elections and voting

Republican 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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Joe Evans: Idaho U.S. Senate candidate profile

Elections and voting

Republican Joe Evans is one of eight candidates in Idaho’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 4, 2026