The Nez Perce County Central Committee is made up of the County Officers, Precinct Captains, and Standing Committee Chairs.

The Nez Perce County Executive Committee is made up of the County Officers, Legislative District 6/7 Chairpeople, and the Immediate Past Chair.  They are elected by the Central Committee within 10 days of the announcement of May Primary election results at which Precinct Captains are elected.

Chairman Pete Gertonson  
State Committeeman Dennis W. Ohrtman  
State Committeewoman Patricia Carter-Goodheart  
Vice Chairwoman Amanda Gill  
Treasurer Nathan Weeks  
Secretary Amanda Gill  
Legislative District 6 Chairperson Kathy Dawes (Latah Co.) District 6: Latah and part of Nez Perce Counties
Legislative District 7 Chairperson Pete Gertonsen (Nez Perce Co.) & Shireene Hale (Idaho Co.) District 7: Part of Nez Perce, Idaho, and Adams Counties

IDP Regional and Caucus Representatives and ID/WA Democratic Women Group

IDP Region 2 Rep Pete Gertonson (Nez Perce Co.) Region 2: Latah, Nez Perce, Clearwater, Lewis & Idaho Counties
IDP Region 2 Rural Caucus Rep Sandra Goffinett (Clearwater Co.) Region 2: Latah, Nez Perce, Clearwater, Lewis & Idaho Counties
Idaho Democratic Womens Caucus Region 2 Rep Amanda Gill (Nez Perce Co.) Region 2: Latah, Nez Perce, Clearwater, Lewis & Idaho Counties
ID/WA Democratic Women Group (formerly Divas) Deena Heath, Helen LeBoeuf, Carol Fletcher Nez Perce and Asotin Counties

Learn more about the Idaho Democratic Party HERE

Precinct Captains

Next election May 2024.  Captains for empty precincts may be appointed at any regular meeting by the Chairperson.

ROLE Precinct County Commissioner District Polling Place Legislative District Precinct Captain
Precinct Captain 1 1 Lewiston Community Center
1424 Main St., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 2 2 Lewiston Community Center
1424 Main St., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 3 1 Trinity Lutheran Church
920 8th Ave., Lewiston		 7 Helen M Hawley
Precinct Captain 4 1 Nazarene Church
1700 8th St., Lewiston		 7 William Schrieb
Precinct Captain 5 1 Nez Perce Masonic Lodge #10
1122 18th Ave., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 6 1 Lewiston Police Training Center
2419 16th Ave., Lewiston		 7 Amanda Gill
Precinct Captain 7 1 Nazarene Church
1700 8th St., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 8 1 Valley Christian Center
3215 Echo Hills Dr., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 9 1 Nez Perce Masonic Lodge #10
1122 18th Ave., Lewiston		 7 Molly Steele
Precinct Captain 10 1 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 11 3 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7 Kay Gaines
Precinct Captain 12 2 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 13 3 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 14 3 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7 Dennis W. Ohrtman
Precinct Captain 15 3 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 16 2 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 17 2 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 18 2 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 19 2 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 6 Vern Williams
Precinct Captain 20 2 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7 Jerry L. Northrup
Precinct Captain 21 2 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 6  
Precinct Captain 22 3 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7  
Precinct Captain 23 2 Mail Out –
Nez Perce County Courthouse
1230 Main St., Lewiston		 6  
Precinct Captain 24 2 Lewiston Community Center
1424 Main St., Lewiston		 6  
Precinct Captain 25 3 Nez Perce County Fair Building
1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston		 7 Pete Gertonson
Precinct Captain 26 3 Lapwai City Hall
315 Main St., Lapwai		 6 Patricia Carter-Goodheart
Precinct Captain 27 3 Cameron Emmanuel Lutheran Church
12633 Cameron Road, Kendrick		 6  
Precinct Captain 28 3 Lenore Community Activity Center
37950 US Highway 12, Lenore		 6  
Precinct Captain 29 3 Peck Community Center
160 S Main St., Peck		 6  
Precinct Captain 30 3 Gifford Community Hall
34185 Church Road, Gifford		 6 Nathan Weeks
Precinct Captain 31 3 Culdesac Community Center
100 6th St., Culdesac		 6  
Precinct Captain 32 3 Lapwai City Hall
315 Main St., Lapwai		 6  

Standing Committees

Standing Committee Duties of Committee Chair
Rules & Bylaws The Rules & Bylaws Committee shall review the Bylaws periodically and recommend amendments, as needed. There shall be on this committee a person or persons thoroughly familiar with the Rules of Order for conducting a meeting. Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the Democratic Party of Nez Perce County in all cases in which such rules are not in conflict with the laws of the State of Idaho, these bylaws, and any special rules of order.  
Finance The Finance Committee shall oversee the budget, care and reporting of revenues and expenditures.  
Maintenance and Operation of the Headquarters The Headquarters Maintenance and Operation Committee will see that the Headquarters is clean and maintained. This Committee will make recommendations to the Executive Committee on improvements or necessary repairs at the Headquarters in consultation with the landlord or owner of the building. N/A
Events The Events Committee will coordinate fundraising events, as well as other events involving State or National Democratic candidates or elected officials. They will be responsible for publicity, ticket sales, and revenue accounting to the Treasurer.  
Newsletter/ Communications The Newsletter Committee will create a quarterly newsletter to be sent to the residents of Nez Perce County, either as a hard copy or as an email newsletter. This Committee will also assist in maintaining the Nez Perce County Democrats web page.  
Fundraising The Fundraising Committee shall promote fundraising outside and in addition to revenue from specific events.  
Election/Campaigns The Election/Campaign Committee shall coordinate the disbursement of signs and or wires in concert with each candidate and their campaign committee, keeping track of the number of signs and their placement for after-election pickup. This committee shall recruit and assist in coordinating campaign strategies with candidates.  
Technical/ VAN System The Technical/VAN (Voter Activation Network) Committee will provide information helpful for the candidates, i.e. walking lists, calling lists, and precinct information.