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October 15, 2026

Early Voting is Underway!

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.

October 16, 2026

Countering Disinformation About Proposition 1

Opponents of Proposition One are spreading disinformation about what it contains. Here we’re presenting the facts about Prop One.

October 10, 2026

Kaylee Peterson to debate Sarah Zabel and (absent) Russ Fulcher – Oct 20

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.

Two trucks, a trailer with supporters and a large blue inflatable man, and a boat - the caravan rolls onto Main Street.

October 8, 2026

Nez Perce and Latah County Democrats Marched in the Lewiston Roundup Parade

Democrats from Nez Perce and Latah County made a good showing at the 2026 Lewiston Roundup parade.

October 7, 2026

Affordability Forum in Lewiston – October 20

On Tuesday, October 20, from 6 until 8pm, a public forum titled “Making Ends Meet? A Community Forum on the Costs Facing Idaho Families” will be held at the Lewiston Community Center. Speakers will talk about the affects of rising costs for housing, food, childcare, healthcare, education, and taxes.

A photo of Becky Sundin Mitchell, candidate for Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction

October 5, 2026

Back to the Classroom – and Still on the Road for Idaho

Dr. Becky Sundin Mitchell is running for Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction in the November 3 election.

October 5, 2026

Highlights of the State Central Committee Meeting

The State Central Committee of the Idaho Democratic Party met in Coeur d’Alene on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Pete Gertonson and Mike Johnston attended from NPC Dems. Highlights of the meeting include details from three resolutions considered by the group.

October 4, 2026

No Kings: Vote Early Rally – October 17 in Clarkston

LC Valley Indivisible and the Asotin County Democrats are collaborating to organize a No Kings: Vote Early rally from noon until 2pm on October 17 at the corner of 5th and Bridge Streets in Clarkston, WA.

September 28, 2026

North Idaho Last Stop Tour – October 1 in Lewiston

Terri Pickens, Democratic Candidate for Idaho Governor, is bringing her “Last Stop Tour” to Lewiston on Thursday, October 1. The event will take place at 6:00pm at the Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main Street. This is a candidate forum where Terri and other candidates will speak.

The Nez Perce County Democrats Annual Picnic, June 18, 2025.

September 28, 2026

NPC Dems Central Committee Meeting – September 30

The next meeting of the Nez Perce Democrats Central Committee will be held on Wednesday, August26, 2026 at 5:30pm at the AFL-CIO Labor Temple, 1618 Idaho St in Lewiston. All are welcome to attend.

September 5, 2026

Join Us for Another Letter Stuffing Party on Sept 13!

Nez Perce County Democrats are hosting a “letter stuffing party” on Sunday, September 13, to prepare a mailing for 1,500 local absentee voters. Come join the party!

September 5, 2026

March With Us in the Lewiston Roundup Parade – Sept 12

Nez Perce County Democrats will march in the 92nd Annual Lewiston Roundup parade on Saturday, September 12, 2025.  Come join us!

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