Immigration enforcement was a top issue for candidates in Idaho’s May primary election

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 1,510

Last Updated: 2 days, 19 hours ago

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The state’s role in immigration enforcement was a dividing issue among many Republican primary opponents in several legislative races for Idaho’s May 19 primary election. And after a slate of bills dealing with immigration enforcement stalled during the 2026 legislative session, some results might be key for future proposals.

“In some areas of the state we saw more hardline conservatives, especially on issues of immigration enforcement, be successful,” said Jaclyn Kettler, a Boise …

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