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Republican Presidential Debate Highlights the Party’s Strength

Republicans have never been afraid of debating the issues. Unlike the other side, which conspires to silence and censor anyone who disagrees with them, Republicans embrace the marketplace of ideas. Wednesday’s Republican presidential primary debate was a perfect example.  It was a privilege to have the opportunity to attend the first Presidential Debate as a […]

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John Livingston

Barriers to Entry

The Idaho Republican Party is broken. There seems to be two factions within the party that have for years been at odds with each other not only with regards to political philosophy, but also regarding issues of values and accountability. In a State that is 70% Republican, factions within the Republican Party in Idaho would […]

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What the 2024 Idaho Presidential Caucus might be like

During the last legislative session, the Secretary of State Phil McGrane pushed legislation to move the Presidential Primary from March to May. Unfortunately, the bill was poorly drafted and what it really did was to ELIMINATE Idaho’s Presidential Primary entirely. Despite this flaw, the Governor signed the bill which disenfranchised every Idaho citizen from expressing […]

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Former Governor Sarah Palin to speak against Ranked-Choice Voting in Idaho Falls

Get ready for an electrifying event that’s bound to shake up the Idaho political landscape. The Idaho Republican Party is excited as we prepare to welcome the charismatic former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to Idaho Falls on August 19th! A powerhouse in conservative politics, Palin’s visit promises to ignite discussions that touch the very heart […]

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PRESS RELEASE: IDGOP Announces New National Committeeman

Boise, ID — Idaho Republican Party Chairwoman Dorothy Moon announces the filling of the vacancy for the Idaho GOP National Committeeman position. Bryan Smith, of Idaho Falls, will serve the remainder of the term as the Idaho Republican Party National Committeeman. The Idaho Republican State Central Committee convened on July 29, 2023, for a special […]

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Kari Lake Joins the Idaho GOP for an Exciting Event, Fueling Grassroots Enthusiasm

Idahoans are buzzing with excitement as renowned journalist and Republican political figure, Kari Lake, prepares to join the Idaho Republican Party at a highly anticipated event in Meridian on Friday, July 28. With a distinguished background in journalism and a passion for grassroots involvement, Lake’s appearance serves as a catalyst for energizing local grassroots Republicans. […]

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Successful Idaho GOP Summer Meeting in Challis Reflecting strong grassroots Republican support

The Idaho Republican Party held our Summer State Central Committee Meeting this past weekend in Challis and it proved to be an exceptional success. From the moment our members and guests arrived, they were greeted by the beautiful scenery of Challis, Idaho. Our host Custer County, and venue Living Waters Ranch, went above and beyond, […]

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Idaho Republican Party Restores Voters’ Right to Vote in Presidential Contest

Challis, ID — Yesterday, members of the Idaho Republican State Central Committee overwhelmingly voted to choose their delegates for the Republican National Convention’s Presidential Nominating contest through a caucus system, adopting a caucus proposal at our summer meeting in Challis, Idaho.  This vote moves Idaho into the early stages of the Republican Presidential nominating fight […]

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Bob's Words of Wisdom

Just some Thoughts on Politics and Voter Apathy

It is interesting that we are hearing more from Christians that the end of the world is near. Or they are saying we must be near the End of Days as described in Revelations. I don’t pretend to be a prophet but I personally, don’t believe that either is imminent. The problems we are dealing […]

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We’ll be Here, There & Everywhere to Spread Idaho’s Conservative Values

Over the past 10 months, the Idaho Republican Party has been actively engaged in a range of activities aimed at encouraging citizens to participate in federal, state, and local governance. Republican Party leaders at the state and local levels have been working hard to get out and meet with community members and raise awareness about […]

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Welcome to Idafornia

Before you jump to any conclusions after reading the title, NO, I am not dissing the good people escaping third world countries like California or Washington. I have made a lot of new friends with the recent arrivals to the promised land. What concerns me is the latest attempt to turn us into California or […]

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The Fight to Save our Republic is a Road Show

Since I started my time as chairwoman of the Idaho Republican Party, I’ve put a lot of miles on my rig. I’ve crisscrossed the state to attend Lincoln Days, county GOP meetings, and community events.  I’ve also had the opportunity to travel out-of-state for Republican National Committee events. Just last week, I traveled to Oklahoma […]

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