Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

Idaho Democrats are poised to contest a historic number of races in 2026 following the Friday filing deadline for federal, statewide, and legislative offices. Idaho voters will see Democrats competing up and down the ticket as Republican lawmakers advance sweeping cuts to essential services and refuse to take responsibility for the fallout. In total, 117 Idaho Democrats are running in the 2026 primary election for federal, statewide, and legislative offices. [...]

In response to Donald Trump authorizing military action in Iran without congressional approval, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Every president is bound by the U.S. Constitution to secure congressional approval before waging war, no matter how abhorrent the enemy. Democrats in Congress are rightfully demanding answers and accountability on behalf of the American people, who are being dragged toward another open-ended war they do [...]

Today, Lori Hickman, a veteran Idaho attorney with two decades of experience in civil litigation, corporate counsel, and public service, announced her candidacy for attorney general of Idaho. Hickman is running to restore professionalism, integrity, and steady legal judgment to an office that should uphold the rule of law, not politics. “The attorney general is the people’s lawyer,” said Hickman. “This office must be grounded in ethics, sound legal [...]

Idaho is seeing what happens when lawmakers slash first and refuse to take responsibility for the consequences. Republicans are pushing sweeping cuts to essential services and public safety. These cuts put lives at risk, raise long-term costs, and shift burdens onto counties, property taxpayers, and strained local emergency systems. Look at the justice system. A 2% cut to the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole “saves” $87,100, but it [...]

Today, Dr. Becky Sundin, the 2018 Idaho Teacher of the Year and a longtime Idaho educator, announced her candidacy for Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Idaho families want public schools that work, and they want a leader who will fight for them,” said Sundin. “I’m running to be that leader, focused on results like stronger reading outcomes and making sure every student gets the support they need, including fully [...]

In response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “The State of the Union was a reminder that Donald Trump still isn’t interested in governing for people like us. Costs are too high for Idaho families. Housing is out of reach. Health care keeps getting more expensive. Trump had nearly two hours on that stage and offered nothing [...]

Tonight, as Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Americans will be reminded of the promises he’s broken since his last address to Congress. Instead of making life better for working families, Trump has focused his attention on all the wrong priorities and failed to deliver for the American people. To make matters worse, he’s sold out everyday Americans to pay for massive tax breaks for billionaires [...]

Every day brings a new headline about Idaho cutting vital services, therapies for children with disabilities, law enforcement, firefighting, and schools. Last week, Democratic legislators rolled out a package of budget solutions to limit the damage. What are Republican legislators up to? Pushing a slate of bills to harass Idahoans they don’t like and override local control. Take HB 557. In the absence of state action, many local governments [...]

Today, the Idaho Democratic Party announced that U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D–Mich.) will deliver a keynote speech at the Frank & Bethine Church Gala on Saturday, March 7 in Boise. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, previously announced as a keynote speaker, will also deliver remarks. “Senator Slotkin is proof that Democrats can win the fights that matter. In Michigan, one of the toughest battlegrounds in the country, she won a [...]