Idaho Democratic convention delegates endorse VP Kamala Harris for president

Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital Sun

BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Idaho delegates to nan Democratic National Convention person unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris arsenic their statesmanlike nominee, nan Idaho Democratic Party announced successful a property merchandise Tuesday afternoon. 

Idaho joins states including South Dakota, Nebraska, Maryland, Florida, New Hampshire, Alabama, North Carolina and Virginia wherever Democrats person announced their support for Harris.

Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea said successful a connection that Idaho Democrats are fired up to get to activity to endorse Harris because “the stakes successful this predetermination couldn’t beryllium higher.”

“This November, voters look a clear prime betwixt MAGA authoritarianism that will support stripping distant our freedoms and a early wherever we person a opportunity complete nan decisions impacting our lives,” Necochea said successful nan property release. “Harris is uniquely positioned to make this argument, having been an unrelenting champion of our freedoms, particularly erstwhile it comes to abortion care.”

Necochea said Idaho Democrats are enthusiastic for Harris to spell up against Trump, who was precocious recovered guilty of 34 felonies. She besides said Trump has chosen “one of nan astir utmost and inexperienced politicians” successful J.D. Vance arsenic Trump’s vice statesmanlike nominee.

Other Idaho Democrats person shown support for Harris, including Boise Mayor Lauren McLean.

“The power and momentum of nan past 24 hours are inspiring!” McLean wrote connected X, formerly known arsenic Twitter. “Facing 1 of nan astir consequential elections of our lifetimes, millions of america are fired up, fresh to rotation up our sleeves, and get to activity for an unthinkable (and history-making) candidate.”

The Idaho Young Democrats besides voiced successful a statement to X their support for Harris.

“While nan way guardant is unclear, we admit that millions of voters crossed nan state voted for nan Biden/Harris ticket,” nan statement posted to X. “Idaho Young Democrats support nan will of nan voters, and arsenic such, we formally endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to beryllium our adjacent President of nan United States of America. It’s agelong past clip to put a female successful charge.”

Idaho delegates will convene astatine nan Democratic National Convention connected Aug. 19 to Aug. 22 successful Chicago to prime a statesmanlike candidate.