Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

A little more than four years after Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to stop the certification of his electoral defeat, Idaho Republican leaders evaded questions about Trump’s decision to pardon rioters involved in the violent insurrection. While some Republicans, including Rep. Michael Baumgartner, criticized pardoning those who attacked police officers, Idaho’s top leaders, including Sen. Mike Crapo, Gov. Brad Little, and [...]

In response to a new survey showing a majority of Idahoans oppose Idaho’s dangerous and extreme abortion ban, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Idaho has one of the most extreme abortion bans in the nation, and the harm is undeniable. Women across the state are being denied critical care. The largest health system reports airlifting women to out-of-state facilities under a law that fails [...]

The citizen-led initiative is a proud Idaho tradition that lets everyday people make laws directly. This process ensures that when legislators prioritize special interests or ignore the will of the people, Idahoans have a tool to set things right. Unfortunately, Republican politicians are threatening your rights once again with House Bill 2. The legislation would require citizen initiatives to pass with 60% of the vote instead of a majority. [...]

Every legislative session, we see whether our leaders protect freedoms, lift families, and plant seeds for stronger futures. The opening week of the 2025 session highlighted the sharp contrast between the priorities of Idaho’s Democratic and Republican legislators. Democrats are working to protect financial stability, economic opportunity, and healthcare access. By contrast, the Republican supermajority’s agenda is driven by out-of-state voucher interests and far-right ideology.Education is a prime example. Idaho [...]

President Jimmy Carter’s legacy is multi-faceted. From championing human rights and global health to strengthening working families, he was a selfless public servant. For me, Carter’s legacy conjures the enduring image of him building homes well into his 90s. He said, “To have a decent place to live is to have a chance to live in peace and to have adequate health care and adequate education so that you [...]

Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter: “Today, we join the nation in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter, a leader of unparalleled humility, integrity, and service. President Carter shared a unique bond with Idaho through his friendship with Governor Cecil Andrus, who served as his Secretary of the Interior. Together, they championed conservation efforts that left an [...]

With power comes the responsibility to uphold the law and conduct oneself ethically. The enormous power of presidential appointments, which include leading institutions that protect national security, should only be bestowed after thoughtful vetting.  This principle is embedded in the Constitution, as our Founding Fathers directed the Senate to confirm presidential cabinet members. Sadly, Idaho’s Republican senators have pledged to approve the president-elect’s appointee choices blindly.  This is a [...]

Idahoans deserve a government that works for them, not one that is sold to the highest bidder. When elections and legislative processes are for sale, we get governance more beholden to special interests and deep-pocketed donors than everyday people. The alarming amount of money spent influencing state and national elections should concern all of us. At the national level, one of the most glaring national examples is Elon Musk [...]