When elections can be bought, voters lose
By Lauren Necochea Reader Staff Idahoans deserve a government that works for them, not one that is sold to the highest bidder. When elections and legislative processes are for sale, we get governance more...
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Crunching the election numbers in Caldwell
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff It has been an unexpected honor and pleasure to have been invited twice in the past year to travel the 400-plus miles south to Caldwell and present to students...
Claims vs. reality: The truth about the Open Primaries Initiative
By Gray Henderson Reader Contributor Idahoans deserve an election system that empowers every voter, regardless of political affiliation, to have a say in our most important elections. That’s why Proposition 1, the Open Primaries...
Candidate Questionnaire: 2024 General Election
Compiled by Zach Hagadone, Ben Olson and Soncirey Mitchell Publisher’s note: Before each election, the Sandpoint Reader reaches out to candidates in state and local contested races to ask questions about how they would...
Open primaries initiative backers plan North Idaho events
By Reader Staff Idahoans for Open Primaries is bringing its message of support for Proposition 1 to communities throughout North Idaho, with guests including former-Sen. Joe Stegner, R-Lewiston, and former-Rep. Ed Morse, R-Hayden, as...
Candidate forum scheduled for Oct. 15
By Reader Staff With Election Day only seven short weeks away, voters continue to learn as much as possible about the candidates running for office before casting their votes on Tuesday, Nov. 5. One...
What to know about the May 21 primary
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Voting in the 2024 primary election will take place in person at the polls from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, though early voting continues from...
Candidate Questionnaire: 2024 Primary Election
Compiled by Zach Hagadone and Ben Olson Publisher’s note: Before each election, the Sandpoint Reader reaches out to candidates in contested races to ask questions about how they would represent the constituents in the...
Let’s put a spotlight on Idaho for the right reasons
By Ed Morse Reader Contributor Idaho once again made national headlines for the wrong reasons. Collegiate athletes from the University of Utah women’s basketball team experienced hate and racial slurs from individuals in North...
The platform purity the GOP demands would mean utter chaos
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor Voters need to trust that their elected leaders are beholden to them — not their donors, lobbyists or party bosses. Unfortunately, we’re seeing a rise in tribunals and...
