Beck will take stab at GOP chairman

Rod Beck will challenge Idaho GOP chairman Kirk Sullivan at the party convention in June. Boise water lobbyist and former U.S. House candidate Norm Semanko had considered a run but will only stand for election if Sullivan is doomed. Beck: “I was more than happy to support Norm Semanko. But if he’s not a candidate, I’m going to make sure there is a candidate in opposition. We’re going to have a vote, and I expect to win.” Miller, AP in The Olympian.