I wanted to recap some of the information we’ve shared recently, because there is always so much going on.
Delegates
In case you missed it: Ada County needs Delegates! The May 23rd caucus will be about voting for the Democratic Presidential Candidate. However, it is also about selecting Delegates to represent our communities at the 2024 State Convention. These delegates will travel to the State Convention in Moscow in June to do a ton of important things.
- Write the Idaho Democratic Party Platform
- Vote on Resolutions
- Vote for the Delegates who will represent all of Idaho at the Democratic National Convention
Delegates must be registered to vote, or must fill a voter registration in advance if they are 17. 17 year old delegates must have their 18th birthday before the General Election on November 5th, 2024.
For hotel accommodations in Moscow, contact the Idaho Democratic Party. They are preparing low-cost options to help lighten the burden on the delegates.
If you want to learn more about the Caucus, read on! If you are interested in having your voice heard at the State Convention in June, sign up here.
Caucus
Our plan for the caucus is simple. On May 23rd from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Ada County Voters can go to any of the three Ada Caucus locations to cast their votes.
- Eagle Middle School
- Silver Sage Elementary
- Timberline High School
Caucus voters must be registered to vote – however, they can do so at the Caucus.
Caucus voters must be registered Democrats, Unaffiliated, or willing to change their party affiliation at the caucus to one of these affiliations.
Caucus voters must sign a pledge form promising that they are participating in the Democratic Party Caucus and that they have not participated in another party’s Caucus in 2024.
Read more about the Caucus here.
A Plan To Keep Going
This week has been a rather difficult one in Idaho Politics. I thought I could spare some space on this newsletter to share some thoughts about being an activist, not just to motivate you, but to help motivate myself as well.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead
“As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation — either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
“When people ask me how I got into activism, I often say, “The first person you are ever an activist for is yourself.” If I wasn’t gonna fight for me, who else was?” ― George M. Johnson
So hang in there, Ada Dems. And check out some of our upcoming events!
Upcoming Events
Ada County Dems Spring Fun-Raiser!
Monday, April 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
BoEx, Bosnian Express Sandwiches, 4846 W Emerald St, Boise
Buy your tickets today!
Unity On Tap
Wednesday, April 3rd at 6:00 PM
Twisted Kitchen, 3640 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City
Kaylee for Congress Birthday Bash & Fundraiser
Thursday, April 11th at 6:00 PM
Lounge at the End of Universe, 2417 Bank Drive, Boise
Read more and RSVP Here!
Ada County Caucus Training
Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Zoom
RSVP Here!
Legislative Session Info Hub
Click here to see a few useful links to learn more about the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session.
Thanks for supporting local Democrats,
Lily Pannkuk, Field Director
Ada County Democrats