Riding for the BrandWatch now (9 mins) | Before you vote, learn more about who’s trying to influence your vote, then do your own research to discover the truth Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Heather Lewis, a Donnelly Independent, Takes On Her Own Party’s LabelA lifelong Republican, Army combat medic and physician assistant is running without a party for Idaho House District 8. Her focus is Medicaid, school funding, and local control. Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Idaho Sen. Dave Lent on School Funding & Nuclear RecyclingIdaho Sen. Dave Lent on rewriting the school funding formula, renewing Idaho LAUNCH, nuclear fuel recycling at INL, and powering data centers with SMRs. Oct 31 26October 31, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Prop 1’s fate in the hands of Idaho votersGuest Opinion by Steve Taggart Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Dori Healey: Idaho Nurse Legislator on Healthcare & MedicaidRep. Dori Healey, a nurse seeking a third term in Idaho House District 15B, on cutting healthcare red tape, Medicaid expansion, and rural health funding. Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Radical Transparency: Herb Morgan Takes On California Democrat Controller Malia CohenHerb Morgan is running against Malia Cohen for California State Controller. Morgan joins the Political Potatoes podcast to discuss why Californians are fleeing high living costs due to Democrats' failed policies. Oct 13 26October 13, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Which Platform Represents Real Republicans in Idaho?Three years after October 7, the Idaho GOP has walked away from Israel, from the national platform and from the president it claims to follow. It still expects you to pass its loyalty test. Oct 06 26October 06, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Jennifer Miles: Idaho House District 29 Candidate InterviewJennifer Miles beat an incumbent in the District 29 primary. The Pocatello House candidate talks public safety, education and why listening is the job. Sep 30 26September 30, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Ozzie Knezovich: Coming Home to ServeA candidate for Sweetwater County Sheriff on drugs, duty, and what it means to come back Aug 16 26August 16, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
9 Out of 10 White Supremacists Prefer Rory McShaneThe Las Vegas consultant billing $1.65 million off Idaho campaigns worked for the worst people in American politics, and Sen. Jim Risch hired him to run his campaign Jul 27 26July 27, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
The Property Tax Promise That’s Built to FailHow Scott Herndon turns voter outrage into a fundraising engine, and why that’s the whole point. Jul 19 26July 19, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Primary Sources: My 2026 Idaho Primary PicksWatch this video. Then go vote. May 19 26May 19, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
"Simple Bills Away" from being the Least-Regulated State: Cherie Vollmer's Warning to Conservative IdahoansLD25 candidate Cherie Vollmer on the widening gap between the Idaho self-professed conservatives keep bragging about and the Idaho their legislators are actually governing. May 17 26May 17, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Christa Hazel on the Kootenai County MachineA look into the harassment campaign aimed at Christa Hazel, and the LD4 primary that could decide whether it worked. May 16 26May 16, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Ben Fuhriman on Responsible Legislation in IdahoRep. Ben Fuhriman on the IFF scorecard that killed a clean school-bonding bill and what "responsible legislation" actually looks like in Idaho. May 15 26May 15, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Stephanie Mickelsen on HB 911, ICE Raid, and 2026 PrimaryRep. Stephanie Mickelsen (R-Idaho Falls) on HB 911, the ICE raid at Mickelsen Farms, and the May 19 GOP primary against Kelly Golden. May 14 26May 14, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Casey Swensen: What Conservatism Actually MeansCasey Swensen, candidate for Senate District 25, on why protecting Magic Valley's future means more than just talking about conservative values. May 08 26May 08, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
The Idaho ranch owner featured on Mike Rowe’s podcast keeps making Idaho look greatIdahoans who follow Mike Rowe got an early look at Tull back in February, when Tull sat down with Rowe for episode 468 of The Way I Heard It. Apr 30 26April 30, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Conflict is not ContentionThere is a cancer growing in Idaho politics. The first step to treating it is an accurate diagnosis. Apr 15 26April 15, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com
Building a Bigger TentThe Idaho Republican Party cannot grow until it stops purging good people and becomes more welcoming. Apr 12 26April 12, 2026Article at politicalpotatoes.substack.com