
Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles
NEWS RELEASE: Idaho Dems Call on Idaho GOP to Condemn McGeachin’s Participation in White Nationalist Meeting
February 28, 2022For Immediate Release: Feb 28, 2022 Boise, ID — Idaho Democratic Party Acting Chair Deborah Silver sent the following letter Monday to Idaho Republican Party Chair Tom Luna asking him to join Democrats in condemning Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s participation at the America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC), a white nationalist meeting: Dear Mr. Chairman, Despite our many differences of opinion, I have no doubt we share an immense love [...]
Chairman Cornforth: A Win for Idaho Voters and a Loss for Idaho Taxpayers
August 23, 2021Boise — Today’s unanimous ruling from the Idaho Supreme Court affirms Idaho Democrats’ steadfast opposition to SB 1110, an unconstitutional and deliberate attack on the people’s power. Sadly, Idaho taxpayers are once again stuck footing the bill of blatantly unconstitutional legislation championed by the Republican Supermajority. - Chairman Fred Cornforth
Idaho Democratic Party and Ada County Democratic Party Joint Statement on the Appointment of Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board
August 17, 2021We are deeply troubled that in the middle of a global pandemic, as ICU beds are filling up with COVID patients, Commissioners Beck and Davidson decided to put Party over public health. Ryan Cole has repeatedly peddled disinformation and conspiracy theories. This appointment represents the far-right's systematic efforts to undermine trust in the medical community. It is imperative that our elected officials make responsible and informed decisions to safeguard our [...]
2021 Redistricting Commission
May 21, 2021We're building a commission ready to ensure fairness and transparency in the 2021 Redistricting process! Are you interested in being a commissioner? By law commissioners must meet the following criteria: Must be a registered Idaho voter Cannot have been a registered lobbyist later than August 1, 2020 Cannot have been an elected official later than August 1, 2019 Cannot have been a state, county or legislative district party officer later [...]