Candidates for governor on ending Idaho's strict abortion ban + How to help more Idaho veterans take honor flights

By Christina Lords | Editor-in-Chief

Voters cast their ballots for the May 19, 2026, primary election at Fox Hollow Elementary School in Idaho Falls. (Photo by Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun)

ELECTION 2026

Idaho governor’s race: Pickens, Stegner support abortion rights ballot initiative

By Clark Corbin

Two Idaho gubernatorial candidates – Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner – said they would champion a ballot initiative that would end Idaho’s abortion ban if voters approve it at the polls in November’s general election.

A gubernatorial candidate from the Constitution Party who legally changed his name to Pro-Life said he would work to block or undue the initiative if voters approve it.

Republican incumbent Gov. Brad Little and Libertarian Party candidate Paul Sand could not be reached for comment.

Patrick Teixeira will join about 25 other war veterans, from World War II to Vietnam, giving them an opportunity to see the Washington, D.C., memorials and share experiences. (Photo by Chuck Malloy)

COMMENTARY

Idaho’s honor flight organizations need our support to thank our veterans for our freedom

By Chuck Malloy

The cost of the flights to D.C. are not cheap, and the three nonprofits are on their own as far as raising funds, writes guest columnist Chuck Malloy.

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ICYMI

Shining a light on other Idaho politics reporting

Note: Some links may lead to stories behind a news organization's paywall

Coeur d’Alene Press: Kootenai County budget deliberations continue
East Idaho News: Malad residents challenge road project charges; mayor responds
KMVT: Black Ridge 2 Fire grows to 15,000 acres in Lincoln County
Local News 8: Controversial Henry’s Lake Flats development given green light by Fremont County Commissioners
Spokesman-Review: Idaho Democrats think Jim Risch could be beaten, but they aren’t sure they want a Democrat to run for Senate

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