The AJ Balukoff campaign announced that Coeur d’Alene school board member Tom Hearn has endorsed Balukoff in the Idaho gubernatorial race.

“As a school board member and a father and grandfather, I’ve watched as our leaders consistently neglect Idaho’s schools. AJ Balukoff will stand up for education in Idaho, and give our schools the tools they need to be successful. AJ is the best candidate in the race to get this done, and he will make an excellent governor. I’m proud to support him and excited to see what he’ll do for education in Idaho.”

Balukoff is running against Paulette Jordan, of Plummer, in the Democratic primary on May 15.