Early Returns Show Tight Races in Nez Perce County Republican Primary
LEWISTON, Idaho — Tuesday night’s unofficial primary election results pointed to closely contested outcomes in several local races across Nez Perce County and the broader Lewis-Clark Valley.
In the most competitive contest of the evening, incumbent Lori McCann held a razor-thin advantage over challenger Dan Foreman in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 6, leading by just 14 votes when unofficial totals from all precincts were tallied.
The Nez Perce County Commissioner District 2 Republican race was less suspenseful, with Nick Woods capturing roughly 57.5 percent of the vote against Keith Havens.
Results remain unofficial pending canvass certification by county election officials. Voters who wanted to track results ahead of Tuesday night had access to early voting and ballot return options outlined by the county in the days leading up to the primary. For broader Idaho political context, readers can follow statewide coverage at Idaho News.
What Comes Next
County officials will conduct a formal canvass to certify all results in the coming days. Winners of contested Republican primaries will advance as the party’s nominees for the November 2026 general election.