Republican leader seeks reelection despite rift

The chairman of Idaho's dominant Republican Party is running for re-election this June despite a rift with some compatriots over a move to close the GOP's primary election to all but registered party members.

Republican suit to close primary stalls

It's been one month since the Idaho Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit against the state, but the state has not yet been served notice by the party's attorneys.

Idaho superdelegate backs Obama in 2008 Democratic race

Sen. Barack Obama won over Idaho's lone remaining undecided superdelegate in the race for the 2008 Democratic presidential nominee.

Nancy Merrill getting back in legislative race

Former Eagle Mayor Nancy Merrill is reentering the race for an Idaho legislative seat, but this time as a write-in candidate.