Incumbent Republican Attorney General Lawrence Wasden sought a sixth term in office,[1] but was defeated in the Republican primary on May 17.

[2] Former Republican congressman Raúl Labrador won the general election, defeating Democratic candidate Tom Arkoosh.

This was also the first time since 2002 Ada county voted for the Democratic candidate, as well as the first time since 1990 Latah county voted for the Democratic candidate.

Representatives Governors Attorneys general Organizations On July 18, Scanlin withdrew from the race.

Boise attorney Tom Arkoosh took his place on the general election ballot for November.