May 16, 2012 Elections officials say yesterday will likely be the lowest turnout in state history as far as elections go. If true, that means less than 25 percent of Idaho's roughly 750,000 registered voters cast ballots. Idaho Sec. of State Ben Ysursa says he believes the diminished numbers are directly connected to
Michelle Schimel, a Democrat, has had a seat in the 16th Assembly in Long Island for four terms, so she’s accustomed to facing challengers. But this time around, she’ll have one she knows pretty well: her estranged husband, Mark, who’s running against her.
May 15, 2012 If nothing else this year’s political campaign in the Magic Valley has become more interesting than in the past with charges of deceptive practices being leveled against certain groups. First, sample ballots were sent out recently to area voters promoting certain individuals for Precinct Committeemen. But the sample ballots that were sent with the material had been altered to not contain the name of the opponent.
May 15, 2012
May 15, 2012
May 14, 2012 There are a lot of changes in this year's primary that will have a big effect on election results. The legislative district lines were re-drawn for this election cycle, changing polling places, who lawmakers represent and, in some cases, pitting incumbents against each other. But political analyst Dr. Jim Weatherby tells Idaho’s News Channel Seven that redistricting will be a factor but it won't be the most influential element in the primaries on Tuesday.
May 11, 2012 If early voting is any indication some of the changes in voting procedures this year may have an effect on the turnout for election day. In some counties in the Magic Valley officials say the absentee voting has been a little slower this year. Some county officials indicate that may be because those choosing to vote with a Republican ballot this year have to be registered as a Republican.
May 10, 2012 President Obama announced on Wednesday he supports same-sex marriage and it caused a lot of debate around the country on both sides of the issue. The president said he "personally" supports same-sex marriage. He did not mention any legislation on the issue. Obama had been in favor of civil unions but said his position was "evolving."
May 7, 2012
May 7, 2012 (AP) - It could be an interesting and heated GOP convention in Twin Falls come June. Some of the state's Republicans are saying Ron Paul backers are attempting to change the result of the presidential candidate's third-place finish in the Idaho caucus by winning enough precinct committee races in the May 15 primary so they can overturn the win by Mitt Romney and award all 32 delegates to Paul.
Ron Paul supporters hope t