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Last Straw:They refused to back the Republican governor

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Extremists have hijacked the Idaho GOP and won government seats all over Idaho. See how it's rigged
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They did it with low turnout in May. Since 2000, Kootenai County primary turnout has averaged about 27% of registered voters, per the county. In Idaho, the primary effectively picks the winner.
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After Gov. Brad Little won the 2026 Republican primary, the KCRCC did not recommend him. Its 2022 cards left him off too.

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The record

Six North Idaho Republicans wrote that after Little won the primary, the KCRCC "refused to recommend him."¹
The Kootenai Freedom Caucus's November 2026 recommendation card lists no one for governor.²
The KCRCC's May 2022 card recommends Janice McGeachin and leaves off Little.³
Its November 2022 general election card lists no statewide race at all.⁴

Who

Brent ReganChaired the KCRCC for the 2022 cards and organized the Freedom Caucus.
Regan's SlateThe Freedom Caucus precinct committeeman slate.

Sources

Why does KCRCC oppose Republican Gov. Brad Little?Coeur d'Alene Press · April 2026 (archive)
Kootenai Freedom Caucus November 2026 recommendation card (image)Kootenai Freedom Caucus · October 2026
KCRCC May 2022 primary card (image)KCRCC
KCRCC November 2022 general election card (image)KCRCC

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