Pay close attention to candidates' words, actions

Pay attention to what is being sent out by the candidates for the May 19 election.

Yesterday we received a paper in the mail that says, “Bonner and Boundary County 2nd Official Republican Voter Guide for the May 19, 2026, Primary Election.” How can it be official when some of the candidates are not included?

My husband and I attend the Boundary County Republican Central Committee meetings each month. According to the committee, they do not endorse candidates. After the last paper mailer was sent out by the Herndon election committee, the Boundary County Republican Central Committee issued a press release, which can be found on 9B News, explaining their policies on why they don’t endorse candidates. I would encourage you to look that up.

Scott Herndon is listed as: “Idaho State Senator • District 1 • Has a May 19 challenger.”

In my opinion, if you aren’t paying attention — and I know many of you are busy — it looks like he is the current senator. He is not; Jim Woodward is. It says the same for Jane Sauter. She is not the current Idaho state representative; Mark Sauter is the current representative. I know Jane and wonder if they got her permission to list her that way.

I had a chance to speak with Mr. Herndon on Thursday after the candidate forum. I will not be voting for him.

LIZ BENAGE

Bonners Ferry