Two GOP challengers will face longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson in May election

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The article presents positions from all three candidates, attributes their statements, and supplies background on the policies and FEC-reported fundraising. It provides meaningful comparisons, though much of the candidate information comes from their own statements and campaign materials.

The article gives each candidate space to state positions on multiple issues and includes relevant context. Some claims rely primarily on candidate statements, but the comparison is broadly even-handed.

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