It’s often more difficult to predict the voting patterns of Latino voters than of other demographics. Though Idaho-specific data is scarce, nationwide trends indicate that both the Democratic and Republican parties have a chance at growing their base with Latinos, Boise State political scientist Jaclyn Kettler said.

Proposition One has two components that would change Idaho's elections. Firstly, if passed, it would replace current Idaho nominee selection processes like closed primaries with a single, widespread primary that encompasses all candidates and political parties.

Since then, accusations of Russian interference and computer hacking have not increased confidence in the security of how we vote, and according to Boise State’s Public Policy survey, 23% of Idahoans have concerns about the security of Idaho’s elections.

Idaho Rising, based in Star, has spent $241,000 on broadcast advertising against the initiative. The chairperson of the committee is Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, who previously told the Sun he would consider working to repeal Proposition 1 if it passed.

Early voting in the 2024 general election begins Tuesday in Ada County and at least nine other Idaho counties. Early voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at all six Ada County early voting locations.

According to the 2020 census and Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (ICHA), Hispanics make up 13% of Idaho’s population and live in all of the states 44 counties.

After two more years of chaos since the last election, North Idaho College is about to find out if it has made enough progress on board governance to retain accreditation. A one-year, $4.6 million levy for West Bonner School District failed in Tuesday’s election.

In 2022, the financial publication Moneywise ranked Idaho the 10th rudest state in the nation. Three years on and in the midst of a rancorous election season, media reports and anecdotal evidence suggest that that ranking is unlikely to have improved.

If you’re hoping to register to vote online, Friday is your last chance ahead of November’s election. Online applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. Friday. You’ll need an Idaho driver’s license or another state-issued ID to complete the process.

It should come as no surprise that the senator dodged questions on reproductive rights during his Senate debate with Colin Allred

Compare what the candidates for state senator and representative have to say, in their own words, about the biggest issues in this election.

In the Idaho Statesman’s Voter Guide, see what the candidates for county commissioner, prosecutor and sheriff have to say about why they’re running.