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David Roth Drops Senate Race | Boise News
Idaho’s Senate race just got a major twist: David Roth, the first openly gay man to receive a federal nomination in the state and Democratic primary winner, is stepping aside to help Democrats win at every level. Facing pressure from Ada County Democrats to meet fundraising and planning goals, Roth chose to withdraw, praising his campaign’s impact on LGBTQ+ youth and affirming that no office is out of reach. Now, Army veteran and former state rep Todd Achilles is the sole challenger to incumbent Republican Senator Jim Risch — a race that’s suddenly more focused, more intense, and more…
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