Outspoken Democrat, conservative Republican face off in West Boise House race

Key points (ReadOut summary)

• Berch raised $250,165 from 2,723 donations, highest among legislative candidates
• Berch won 2024 election 50.5% to 49.5% against Annette Tipton; beat Keyser 53%-47% in 2022
• District has more than twice as many registered Republicans as Democrats
• Keyser, retired police officer and father of Sen. Josh Keyser, opposes DEI in classrooms
• Berch estimates $600 million could be added to general fund by reviewing tax exemptions