Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Less than a week before the Idaho Democratic Presidential Caucus on Thursday, May 23, the Idaho Democratic Party is energized and ready to engage voters in an important democratic process. All registered Democratic and unaffiliated voters who haven't participated in another party's nominating process are invited to participate. County polling locations will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. local time. Participants will have the opportunity [...]

In Idaho, we value our freedom to choose our leaders and decide our own futures. When every voter casts a ballot in the primary election, we get candidates who are more representative of the people in the general election. This is why the upcoming Idaho Primary Election and Idaho Democratic Presidential Caucus on Tuesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 23, are crucial. The Idaho primary election covers legislative and [...]

It matters how we invest our federal dollars. Americans rely on these funds to deliver everything from transportation and national defense to health care and education. It also matters that we collect revenue in a fair way that builds a strong middle class. Our child tax credit helps in two ways. First, it ensures our tax code never pushes working families into poverty. Second, it gives families a boost [...]

When we shortchange our children, we shortchange our future. Inadequate school investment means we can’t retain qualified teachers, offer specialized courses like career technical training, serve students Monday through Friday, and much more. Despite Republicans touting increased funding for Idaho schools, the real story is coming out in recent news reports. Coeur d’Alene trustees were forced to close an elementary school due to a looming deficit. The Idaho Falls [...]

In a representative democracy, citizens rightfully expect elected leaders to care about their health and well-being. However, recent events in Idaho paint a disturbing picture of the blatant disregard by many Republican politicians: On a Monday, reports emerged revealing that Idaho's largest health system is now forced to airlift patients with pregnancy complications out of state almost every other week. This is due to the suspension of a court [...]

Tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether a federal law requiring hospitals to provide emergency care supersedes Idaho’s near-total abortion ban. Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement ahead of oral arguments: “An Idaho court ruled that pregnant Idahoans have a right to care during a medical emergency. Since Republican leaders appealed this decision, patients are being airlifted out of Idaho. Lives are hanging in [...]

Our branches of government are designed to provide checks and balances. When the Idaho Legislature commits overreach, cruelty, or foolishness, the governor’s veto pen is the first line of defense. Unfortunately, Governor Brad Little is not up to the task of curbing rising extremism or even stopping sloppy bills with disastrous consequences. Recent court decisions also demonstrate how much damage the legislature can exact. It all adds up to [...]

Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement on the passing of Representative Sue Chew: “Sue Chew was known for her moral clarity and huge heart for the people at risk of being left behind. She was deeply committed to inclusive representation and was a tireless door-knocker, always keeping in touch with her constituents and their needs. The Idaho Democratic Party grieves alongside the many people Rep. [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing enforcement of the GOP ban on gender-affirming care for youth: “Families should be able to access the medical care parents choose for their kids in consultation with their doctors. “Idaho’s Republican lawmakers have once again inserted themselves into the exam room to block medical care with devastating [...]