Democrats raise more than GOP in key races

Battlegrounds include districts in Boise, S. Idaho

Idaho Democrats lead in fund-raising in several crucial legislative contests throughout Idaho. Campaign finance statements filed with the secretary of state's office Tuesday show more than $745,000 had been raised through Sept. 30 in the Boise metro area.

The reports also show Democrats with the financial edge in at least half a dozen contests where Republicans hold or have held a seat. The battleground districts are in Boise, Pocatello, Lewiston and south-central Idaho. More