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Gem State Heist Defeated. Liberty Wins!

By Brian Almon, Gem State Chronicle, June 16, 2024

From the moment that Dorothy Moon took the gavel in Twin Falls two years ago, the old guard has been scheming to get it back. They launched personal attacks, op-eds, and even lawsuits in their bid to regain control of the Idaho Republican Party. They spent a lot of money on precinct committeeman races hoping to take control of the county and legislative district committees, and with them, the state convention. Read more.

From left: Jerome County Republican Central Committee Chair, Lyle Johnstone, Dist. 26. Candidate-elect Rep. Clint Hostetler, Dist. 24. Candidate-elect Rep. David Leavitt, Dist. 25 Seat B. Re-elected Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon. Candidate-elect Sen. Joshua Kohl, Dist. 25. Jerome County Precinct Committeeman Brian Smith, Dist. 26, and Clover Smith, spouse,
From left: Jerome County Republican Central Committee Chair, Lyle Johnstone, Dist. 26. Jerome County Precinct Committeeman Shaila Tate, Dist. 26 delegate. Jerome County Precinct Committeeman Brian Smith, Dist. 26.

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Convention Day 1: What Rules?

By Brian Almon, Gem State Chronicle, June 14, 2024

Day one of the Idaho GOP State Convention is in the books. Delegates, alternates, and guests checked in at the Coeur d’Alene Resort throughout the day, creating a festive atmosphere as Republicans from across the state came together for the biennial event. Read More.