Tag Archives: Elections
Otter gives lawmakers an ‘A’ grade for the session (video)
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter, in his wrap up of the recently ended legislative session, said he’s pleased with the action by lawmakers and his office. “I look at all the things that we achieved,” Otter said at a news conference. … Continue reading
Ysursa to tackle absentee ballot rules
Gripes about county clerks opening absentee ballots before election day has Secretary of State Ben Ysursa looking to change some laws. On Oct. 27, Ysursa gave permission to counties to remove ballots from envelopes before Nov. 2; some clerks had … Continue reading
Early ballot opening could be skirting state law; Sec. of State official says directive legit
County clerks across the state are opening absentee ballots early despite state law that apparently bars doing so. On Wednesday, Deputy Secretary of State Tim Hurst told clerks they could open ballots early; clerks wanting to cut the election-day workload … Continue reading
Major parties steering clear of partisan endorsements
Idaho voters will choose the Republican and Democratic nominees for all state-level and some county and federal elected offices in this month’s primary, but the leaders of both parties say they aren’t formally picking candidates in any contested races. “Well, … Continue reading
Burdick disputes criticisms and proposed reforms from judicial election challenger (video)
Idaho Supreme Court Justice Roger Burdick is facing his first contested election on the May 25 primary, and he said he’s willing to debate the facts and the role of Idaho’s courts with his challenger, Judge John Bradbury. Burdick has … Continue reading
Ullman wants to be a GOP alternative to Otter
Ada County Commissioner Sharon Ullman wants to offer Idaho Republicans a different option than re-electing incumbent Gov. Butch Otter in the May 25 primary election. She said she and others in the GOP are unhappy with the status quo in … Continue reading
Four formal write-in candidates for the May primary
Four Idahoans met the new earlier deadline to file as write-in candidates for the May 25 statewide primary. Three of the write-in candidates are in races for the Idaho House of Representatives where they face formal no primary challenge. None … Continue reading
AARP study reveals political makeup of Idaho’s seniors
The largest membership organization in the state, the AARP, revealed the political makeup of those age 50 and older Tuesday after studying the voting habits and trends of Idaho’s seniors. Politicians on all levels and from both parties might want … Continue reading
Legislature approves voter ID requirement
Voters in Idaho will likely need to bring photo identification when they head to the polls in November. The Idaho Senate approved a plan requiring voters to show ID to poll workers when they vote, though it would allow people … Continue reading
Early write-in deadline moves forward after delay
Write-in candidates for this year’s elections may need to get their paperwork in early. The Senate State Affairs Committee Wednesday approved a proposal to require write-in candidates to file their declaration of intent 28 days before an election, rather than … Continue reading