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I’m running for Idaho Attorney General because this is one of the most important contests on Idaho’s ballot this election cycle. Idahoans deserve an Attorney General who does the job with professionalism, integrity, and respect for the rule of law. With your help, I will be that Attorney General.
We’re closing in on $100,000 raised. Why does $100,000 matter? Because in a state like Idaho, it sends an unmistakable signal — to voters, to the press, to every political observer watching this race — that this campaign is real, it is viable, and it is a fight we can win.
Not in a position to donate right now? Over the next six months, we’ll be recruiting volunteers in every corner of Idaho, building grassroots support statewide, and making our case that Idaho deserves an Attorney General who will focus on the facts and the law and leave politics at the door.
If you want to be a part of that — we’d love to have you. This is a statewide race worth running. I believe it. I hope you do too.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to get involved in this race, this is it. You can donate and/or volunteer here: Lori for Idaho
Lori Hickman
for Attorney General
Todd Achilles for US Senate
A new statewide poll is out, and it tells us something I've believed since the day we started: when Idahoans hear what this campaign is about, they're with us.
On Tuesday, the Bullfinch Group released a survey of Idaho voters. The headline is simple: only 30% of respondents think Risch is doing a good job in the Senate. After 18 years in Washington, and decades in Idaho politics before that, fewer than one in three Idahoans can say he's earned another term. That's what happens when an elected official stops listening to the people he works for.
Here's where the opportunity sits. Right now, before most voters know who I am, Risch leads the initial three-way matchup, which is exactly what you'd expect for someone who's been on Idaho ballots for five decades.
But if you look a little bit closer, more than a quarter of voters, 26%, are still undecided and up for grabs. I already outpace Democrat David Roth, who sits at 15% in his third federal campaign to my first. This is a two-way race for the seat. And head-to-head against Risch, before anyone has told voters a thing about me, I'm already within four points, 40% to 36%. Idahoans are ready for an alternative. We just have to make sure they meet one.
Then comes the part that should make every one of us hopeful. The poll told respondents the basics about both of us, our backgrounds, where we stand, and with that context the race flips. I take an 11-point lead in the three-way, 39% to 28%, with Roth at 9%. Head-to-head against Risch, that lead grows to 20 points, 51% to 31%! When voters have the full picture, they choose us, and it isn't close.
What Idahoans told us they care about: 47% of Idahoans say their personal finances have gotten worse over the past year. Government accountability ranked second, with one in five Idahoans naming corruption, government overreach, or a lack of checks and balances as a top concern. They're asking for change, and they're right to.
There was one more thing voters were clear about. 75% said they want a senator willing to work with both sides, and just 13% saw that as a bad thing. That's exactly the case for an independent. When neither party holds an outright majority, both sides have to come to the table and work with independents to get anything done. That's how we break the two parties’ grip on Congress and how we renew Congress for the next 250 years.
Word of the poll is spreading online and getting picked up by traditional outlets too, which means more Idahoans are hearing our message without us spending a dime to reach them.
This week the Lewiston Tribune ran an opinion piece arguing that our state is turning from a flyover state into a real battleground, with a head-to-head race against Risch that would command national attention and force serious money in to prop up an 83-year-old incumbent who skips the debates and town halls his constituents deserve.
I was in New York recently with Independent Veterans of America. There are five other independent veterans running for Senate this year, all working toward the same goal: a bloc of independents big enough that Washington has to listen.
Jim Risch's single biggest source of campaign cash is from one zip code on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where he's raised around $350,000. His second biggest is in Los Angeles. I'll let you decide who a senator funded by Manhattan and LA is really working for.
Friend,
I want to tell you something about Russ Fulcher that his campaign ads never mention.
He's a licensed commercial real estate broker. Right now. While serving in Congress.
That's not my opposition research talking. That's his own firm's website. Rallens Realty Consultants, Boise, Idaho. Buying, selling, leasing, and getting government approvals for development properties. Since 2006.
Now think about what housing costs in this district.
To afford a basic two-bedroom rental in ID-01, you need to earn $29.61 an hour. The average renter here makes $12.19. Idaho's minimum wage is still $7.25, and when Congress voted to raise it, Russ Fulcher voted no.
So here's the picture. Working families getting priced out of towns their grandparents built. A congressman with a real estate license, a brokerage, and a no vote on your paycheck.
He profits from the market.
You're drowning in it.
And he gets to vote on both.
I'm not a broker. I'm not a landlord. I'm a mom from Eagle who has spent three campaigns driving every corner of this district listening to people who can't afford to live where they work.
I don't take corporate PAC money. Not a dime. This campaign runs on Idahoans chipping in what they can.
If you think Idaho deserves a representative without a side business in the housing market, pitch in.
You can donate here: Kaylee Peterson
Kaylee Peterson
for US Representative District 1
Becky Sundin Mitchell for Superintendent of Public Education
Over the past month, I've had the privilege of traveling across Idaho, meeting with parents, educators, school board members, students, and community members. Whether I was in a large city or a rural town, one message came through clearly: Idahoans care deeply about their public schools and want them to succeed.
Across the state, people are concerned about the new $50 million "tax credit" voucher program that sends public dollars to private education without meaningful public accountability. Idaho taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent and whether it is improving educational outcomes. Public schools are held to high standards because they serve every child. When public funds leave the system, Idaho families deserve the same transparency and accountability.
I'm also hearing concerns about aging school buildings that need repairs, districts struggling to recruit and retain outstanding teachers and support staff, and special education programs that remain underfunded despite serving some of our students with the greatest needs.
Our current administration has had four years to address funding concerns and yet we are 51st in the nation.
For conservatives, liberals, independents, and everyone in between, the math is the same. When the state shifts funding priorities away from public schools, local districts are left with difficult choices. Communities often face higher property taxes to maintain essential services, or schools are forced to reduce opportunities for students. Athletics, music, arts, career and technical education, extracurricular activities, and other programs that make schools the heart of our communities can all be put at risk.
At the same time, we're asking educators to do more with less. Idaho cannot expect to attract and keep exceptional teachers while failing to invest in the profession. As I know all too well, every teacher who leaves represents lost experience, disrupted learning, and another challenge for students and families. Education is not simply another budget item. It is one of the smartest investments we can make in Idaho's future workforce, economy, and communities.
As I continue traveling throughout our state, I remain encouraged by the people I meet every day. Idahoans want practical solutions, responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and schools that prepare every student for success. They want leaders who listen before they lead.
Thank you for welcoming me into your communities and for sharing your stories. If you'd like to support our campaign, host a community conversation, volunteer, or help us continue visiting every corner of Idaho, please contact my team at becky4idaho@gmail.com.
I am still hoping to reach these counties specifically: Cassia, Minidoka, Lincoln, Jerome,
Gooding, Camas, Fremont, Jefferson, Caribou, Franklin, Power, Oneida, Valley, Boise,
Owyhee, and Adams.
You can volunteer or donate directly using the QR code or go here.
An Educator for Education,
Dr. Becky Sundin Mitchell
BERCH MERCH
Look what I found! The last time I created campaign merchandise was 10 years ago. I thought all of it was long gone. But as I was opening up long-forgotten boxes in preparation for a recent neighborhood garage sale, I found a stash of campaign bumper stickers and sticky note pads! These are the last of them – and an unexpected opportunity to perhaps raise a few dollars for what may be one of the most expensive legislative races in Idaho this year. If you can help, a $26 contribution will have a bumper sticker and note pad quickly mailed to you ($52 for two of each) – and help ensure I have the resources to win this November. Here’s how to contribute while they last:
Online: CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE
By check: Payable to: Committee to Elect Steve Berch. Mail to: P.O. Box 4903, Boise ID 83711
Thank you for your consideration and support!