2023 Election

With one election down and another, bigger one in the wings, more than a few pundits were taken aback by a New York Times / Sienna College series of polls showing Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden in five of six battleground states. But one of Idaho’s best and highest-profile analysts says a few words to the wise might be: place yourself.

On Tuesday, the Nampa community voted to pass a $14.7 million levy to fund programming and staff at the school District for the next two years.

With all precincts reporting, Mayor Lauren McLean bested Mike Masterson by 12 points. In his concession, the former Boise police chief said he’d be returning to what he called the second best fallback job: retirement.

Boise Mayor Lauren Mclean will keep her position after winning 55.4% of the votes. At her watch party at the Lounge at the End of the Universe the atmosphere was festive throughout.

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean won a second term Tuesday night, receiving over 55% of the votes.

Over 1,000 Idaho precincts opened their polling places Tuesday morning as 43 out of Idaho's 44 counties will hold elections today.

Voters will see two issues on the ballot November 7th: one would create a new county-wide EMS district, and separately, the $4 million dollar tax override levy to pay for it. County officials and first responders say the area has outgrown its existing EMS structure and funding.

“At the times when it's most difficult, is when we most need people committed and called to service.”

Some worry the change in state law could lead to more voter confusion.

On Tuesday, residents of Caldwell will be asked if they want to fund a $17.3 million bond to build two new fire stations.