Mar. 4, 2026
Idaho Secretary of State Refuses to Share Voter Data with Justice Department
Cites privacy concerns and lack of legal duty to provide sensitive personal information
Mar. 3, 2026
Independent candidates bet Idaho is fed up with party politics
Todd Achilles and Sarah Zabel are running as independents in Idaho, hoping to appeal to voters frustrated with the two-party system.
Mar. 2, 2026
Kyle Harris Announces Re-Election Bid for Idaho House District 7
The incumbent representative plans to focus on fiscal responsibility, rural economic growth and government transparency.
Mar. 2, 2026
Candidate Filing Opens for Idaho's 2026 Elections
All 105 legislative seats, statewide offices, and some congressional seats will be on the ballot.
Feb. 28, 2026
Boise Attorney Lori Hickman Announces Run for Idaho Attorney General
Hickman cites focus on professionalism, ethics and adherence to the rule of law in her campaign.
Feb. 28, 2026
Idaho's Republican State Officials All Seeking Re-Election
Democratic challengers emerge, but GOP incumbents largely unchallenged in primaries
Feb. 28, 2026
Idaho Congressional Incumbents Face Primary Challengers in 2026 Election
All members of Idaho's congressional delegation up for re-election are running, with Republican primaries likely deciding the winners.
Feb. 28, 2026
Candidate Filing Period Opens for May 19 Primary Election in Nez Perce County
Declarations and Petitions of Candidacy must be filed between March 2 and March 13 at 5 p.m.
Feb. 27, 2026
Idaho Candidate Filing Week Begins Feb. 23 for 105 Legislative Seats, Seven Statewide Offices
Filings will show up in real time throughout the week on the state’s candidate filing page.
Feb. 26, 2026
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane Announces Reelection Bid
McGrane cites his record on elections oversight, public lands management, and business regulation.
Feb. 26, 2026
Idaho Bill Aims to Increase Voter ID Verification at Polls
Proposed legislation would require poll workers to verify voter information before issuing ballots.
Feb. 25, 2026
Transgender Activist Melissa Sue Robinson Enters Idaho Governor's Race
Robinson affirms alignment with Libertarian Party values of liberty, personal responsibility and limited government.
Feb. 25, 2026
Former Lewiston Mayor Challenges Incumbent for State House Seat
Mike Collins, a longtime coach and city official, is running on conservative issues like opposing trans women in sports and tougher immigration enforcement.
Feb. 25, 2026
Boise Attorney Terri Pickens Files to Run for Idaho Governor
Pickens criticizes current governor's policies on taxes, public safety, and education
Feb. 25, 2026
Idaho Governor Brad Little Files for Re-Election
Little will appear on the May 19 Republican primary ballot as he seeks another term as governor.
Feb. 24, 2026
Idaho Statewide Candidates File for 2026 Election
Multiple incumbents and former lawmakers declare candidacy as filing period opens
Feb. 23, 2026
Idaho Launches Online Candidate Filing for 2026 Elections
New system aims to simplify the process for those seeking public office in the state.
Feb. 19, 2026
Democrat Richard Gayler Announces Bid for Idaho Senate District 6 Seat
Gayler, a former U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer, says he will focus on increasing school funding and supporting small businesses and agriculture.
