A Boise political action committee that combats extremism in Idaho has spent more than twice as much on legislative primaries this year than in 2024. Defend and Protect Idaho has reported $739,047 in independent expenditures this year, up from $309,674 two years ago. The PAC, formed in January 2024, is opposing 13 legislative candidates, mostly incumbents focused on culture war issues, and supporting 18 candidates, typically more mainstream or m…
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