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Idaho Legislative Races To Watch

Emilie Ritter Saunders
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We’ve been bringing you statewide election coverage, from the Gubernatorial race to Superintendent of Public Instruction to Lieutenant Governor. Now we want to take a look at the Idaho Legislature and how races there are shaping up.

Boise State Political Science Professor Gary Moncrief says Democrats are making an effort to challenge several legislative seats in north Idaho. He says almost all the races in Districts 1 through 5 are being contested by Democrats. That covers an area from the Canadian border down through Latah County. He told Samantha Wright that doesn’t always happen up north.

Find Samantha Wright on Twitter @samwrightradio

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