Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

Mr. Bedke, on Wednesday, you sent out an email promising to run against “Joe Biden and the DC Democrats.” My goodness, Mr. Bedke. Perhaps you are confused. You aren’t running against the President of the United States of America! You are running against me. I’m right here. Take a look at me. Yes, I know I look a lot like every other Idahoan who you’ve ignored and run over for [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IDP on GOP committee chair ‘absolutely’ considering ban on emergency and long-acting contraceptives https://youtu.be/hanM66j0Jww Idaho Democratic Party Chairwoman Lauren Necochea released the following statement in response to a recording of Rep. Brent Crane, R-Nampa, admitting Republican lawmakers would ‘absolutely’ consider legislation to outlaw emergency and long-acting contraceptives: “The admission that Idaho’s Republican lawmakers may outlaw safe and effective forms of birth control is our worst fear realized. [...]

Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement in response to reporting that the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade:  “Like many Idahoans, I am appalled to see reports that the Supreme Court is overturning Roe v. Wade. Idaho is one of 13 states nationwide with a ‘trigger law’ designed to go into effect if Roe is overturned. If this happens, the reproductive rights and fundamental [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BOISE – Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement recognizing the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court:  “Today we celebrate the bipartisan confirmation of Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson, a brilliant legal mind with the utmost character, as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. We recognize the making of history as Judge Jackson, the daughter of [...]

The Idaho House and Senate Democrats seek a dynamic, highly-organized individual with strong communication skills to fill the fast-paced role of Communications and Development Director. The role reports directly to the House and Senate leaders, while also serving all caucus members. The position is based in our Boise office, with on-site responsibilities at the Idaho Statehouse during the legislative session (January-March). This is an exempt, full-time salaried position, with benefits [...]

Help shape the future of the Idaho Democratic Party! From March 31 to April 30 counties across Idaho will hold in-person or virtual caucuses to select delegates to the 2022 Idaho Dems Convention. County delegates will participate in the drafting and passage of the Idaho Democratic Party platform and resolutions during the state convention June 17-18 in Boise. There will also be events and other activities to participate in with other delegates. [...]

While many billionaires currently pay a lower effective tax rate than Idaho firefighters and teachers, yesterday President Biden proposed a budget that would reduce the deficit by asking billionaires and the top 0.01% of Americans to pay their fair share This week, President Biden announced his budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which would impose a new Billionaire Minimum Income Tax on the wealthiest Americans, reduce the deficit by more than [...]

David J. Reilly, a far-right extremist with an extensive record of antisemtic, racist, homophobic, and misogynistic statements, has filed to run as a Democratic write-in candidate for governor according to the office of the Idaho Secretary of State. In response, IDP Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “David J. Reilly, and the hateful beliefs he has espoused for years, have no place in our great state much less the Idaho [...]

Boise, ID — The Idaho Democratic Party State Central Committee elected new party Chair Lauren Necochea, who serves as a state representative in Boise’s District 19, at the 28th Annual Frank and Bethine Church Gala on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Necochea will replace Deborah Silver, who served as acting chair since Fred Cornforth stepped down in January after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.  Necochea was [...]