As we prepare for the primary election, do Idaho’s political candidates know what matters to you?

By: Toni Lawson

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 490

Last Updated: 2 months ago


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Are political candidates listening to you?

With the May 19 primary election fast approaching, I repeatedly hear comments of dissatisfaction and a lack of enthusiasm from my fellow voters. They express frustration that politicians spend too much time on issues that don’t matter to most citizens in the Gem State. Instead of proposals that resonate with average Idahoans, out-of-state interests seem to be driving more and more of the legislative agenda.

Idaho needs …