Idaho Secretary of State’s Office investigated more than 40 campaign complaints before primary

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 955

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Ahead of the May 19 primary, Idaho’s statewide election office investigated more than 40 official complaints against campaigns.

Most of those complaints were resolved without penalties, one candidate withdrew himself, and five of those investigations are ongoing, according to Idaho Secretary of State records obtained by the Idaho Capital Sun.

The office of Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane oversees statewide, legislative and judicial races, while county clerks oversee local contests. Seven of …

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