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Idaho Senate Race Shifts with Achilles Rise | Boise News
Idaho’s Senate race just got wilder: Incumbent Sen. Jim Risch faces a new, unified front after Democratic candidate David Roth’s surprise exit, clearing the way for independent Todd Achilles to lead the charge. With Roth’s departure, Ada County Democrats pivot to backing Achilles — even though he’s not a Democrat — seeing him as the best shot to unseat Risch. Achilles, a former state rep and Army vet, is pitching unity and common-sense solutions on issues like affordability and corruption, framing himself as the bipartisan alternative Idaho needs. With Risch’s 18-year tenure under scrutiny…
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