Idaho Republican Party

Idaho is inching toward another primary season. But that also means an election that is defined, in large part, by who’s inside and who’s outside. The “closed” GOP primary means a good many Idahoans don’t participate in who might end up governing the Gem State. That said, those same citizens pay for those primaries, whether they’re allowed to participate or not.

It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up-to-date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

The Bingham County Republican Central Committee is suing state GOP chairwoman Dorothy Moon, accusing her of improperly invalidating a recent election to replace the group’s leader.

Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including why state lawmakers want a special session and how some Idaho Republicans are calling out party censures.

Republican legislators are making good on their promise to outlaw the use of student IDs while voting.

House lawmakers would no longer be able to bypass the committee process with certain legislation under a new bill introduced Tuesday morning.

After backlash ranging from the Idaho Republican Party to its own sponsors over the past day, Boise Pride Festival is “postponing” its Drag Kids event.

Idaho Republican Party Chair Dorothy Moon is urging businesses to pull their support from Boise Pride Festival ahead of this weekend’s events.

State Rep. Dorothy Moon is running to become Idaho’s next Republican Party chair.

Republican candidates for Attorney General spar in advance of the primary election, May 17, 2022.