Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

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 [...]

For 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 [...]

Boise — 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

We 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 [...]

We'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 [...]