5-term Idaho attorney general loses in GOP primary battle

By KEITH RIDLER
Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador has won Idaho’s GOP attorney general primary, beating the longtime incumbent who was criticized by the far right for not taking a more activist role. Labrador prevailed over Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, backed by establishment Republicans, and Art Macomber, a political newcomer who has never held public office. Wasden lost the advantage Tuesday night as more counties outside the highly populated Boise region began reporting votes. Labrador was a favorite of the Tea Party during his eight years in the U.S. House. He lost to Republican Gov. Brad Little in the 2018 primary. The attorney general post could be a stepping stone for another gubernatorial run.