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Roth Drops Senate Race, Achilles Steps In | Spokane News
Idaho Democrat David Roth drops out of the Senate race, paving the way for independent Todd Achilles to challenge GOP Senator Jim Risch — a move that’s reshaping the race into one of the nation’s most competitive Senate battles. Roth, who struggled to meet fundraising deadlines and ended up in debt, says he’ll now focus on boosting Democratic wins statewide. Achilles, a former Republican, sees this as a golden opportunity to bring an independent voice to the Senate — one that could give Idaho more leverage. With the spotlight now squarely on Achilles, voters will soon decide whether a swing…
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