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Nine Idaho Republican lawmakers lose primary election, including some who pushed for budget cuts

by Kyle Pfannenstiel / Idaho Capital Sun
| May 20, 2026 11:15 AM

Nine incumbent Idaho Republican legislators lost their re-election bids in the primary election Tuesday, including several who pushed to cut government spending, according to unofficial election results. 

The election comes on the heels of a legislative session marked by steep spending cuts to avoid a budget shortfall.

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