Candidate Trackers
Check out our new 2026 National and State Candidates page and our 2026 Nez Perce County Candidates page to see who’s running in all the major races.
Candidates and Issues
Here are links to the stories we’ve published about the candidates and issues that will be on the ballot in 2026.
District 7 Candidates Door Knocking – Sunday Nov. 1
October 28, 2026
District 7 Candidates and volunteers will gather at Hot Shots, 631 Bryden Ave in Lewiston, on Sunday, November 1 at 2:00pm to do door knocking until 5:00pm in adjacent neighborhoods. We’ll be knocking on “friendly doors” – known Democrats who vote only half the time. An “after party” is planned, too.
District 6 Candidates Door Knocking – Sunday Nov. 1
October 28, 2026
District 6 Candidates and volunteers will gather at Hereth Park, 1534 Powers Ave in Lewiston, on Sunday, November 1 from 3:00pm unitl 6:00pm to do door knocking in adjacent neighborhoods. We’ll be knocking on “friendly doors” – known Democrats who vote only half the time.
Join Sam Weeks – Door Knocking for D7 Candidates
October 28, 2026
Sam Weeks is planning to knock on friendly Democrat doors for District 7 candidates from Thursday, Oct. 29 through Sunday, Nov. 1. He invites everyone to join him to get out the vote!
ID/WA Democratic Women Will Meet on November 2
October 28, 2026
The Idaho / Washington Democratic Women will meet on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Hells Canyon Grand Hotel in Lewiston. The program will focus on a Pew Research survey that attendees are asked to complete in adavance. The meeting is open to all, with lunch available.
October 25, 2026
There are four initiatives on the ballot this November. Here is a brief summary of each, our recommended position, and links on where to find more information.
October 24, 2026
Nez Perce County is part of two state legislative districts. This can make it difficult to identify which candidates for Idaho Senate and House will be representing you. Fortunately, there’s a quick and easy way to find out which district you’re in.
Phone calls to absentee ballot holders
October 23, 2026
Join us on Sunday, October 26 from 2 – 5pm at the AFL-CIO Union Hall, 1618 Idaho St, Lewiston to make phone calls to Democrats and unaffiliated voters who have not returned their absentee ballots.
Countering Disinformation About Proposition 1
October 16, 2026
Opponents of Proposition One are spreading disinformation about what it contains. Here we’re presenting the facts about Prop One.
October 15, 2026
Early voting for the 2026 midterm election began on Tuesday, October 3 and continues through Friday, October 30. You can cast your ballot from 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday at the County Recorder’s Office, Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main Street, Lewiston.
Kaylee Peterson to debate Sarah Zabel and (absent) Russ Fulcher – Oct 20
October 10, 2026
District 1 congressional candidate Kaylee Peterson has scheduled a debate with independent Sarah Zabel on October 20. Incumbent Russ Fulcher has been invited, but is not expected to attend.