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Idaho Politics — Op-Ed: Will You Step Up? By Dorothy Moon, IDGOP Chairwoman (02/19/26)
Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon discusses the responsibility citizens have to show up and participate in government. She invites candidates who wish to run in the Republican Primary on May 19 to:
File to run for office if you want to challenge an incumbent or fill a vacancy.
Fill out the questionnaire on the Idaho GOP “Run for Office” page to be featured in the voter guide.
Complete the Integrity in Affiliation form to affirm your support for the Republican Party Platform (and be up-front about items with which you disagree).
Summary (ai assisted, edited; image from article)
Citizen Responsibilities
Being a citizen involves more than voting, such as communicating with legislators, knocking on neighbors' doors, and running for office.
Accessibility of Public Office
Public office is not reserved for an upper caste.
Elected officials are regular folks from all walks of life.
Idaho legislators include lawyers, small business owners, retirees, electricians, service technicians, and office workers.
The legislature comprises men and women, young and old.
Legislators must face voters every two years.
Self-Government Principle
Government works only if people participate. Idahoans are citizens of a republic, not subjects of a ruling class, with the privilege and responsibility of self-governance.
Running for Office
Citizens should run if current officials do not represent them well.
Running is hard, especially against incumbents, but possible.
Candidates should fully commit: Raise money, knock doors, attend events, meet voters.
Avoid running without real effort. Some perennial candidates simply file paperwork but do not campaign; they cannot win.
Volunteering in Campaigns
You don’t have to run. You can volunteer for supported candidates to learn door-knocking, voter outreach, and election work.
Idaho GOP Involvement
All Republicans are welcome to run in the May 19 Republican primary. May voters choose wisely.
ED NOTE
The Republican Primaries in May often determine the outcome of the November general election, so be sure to VOTE in the primary if you want a choice about who represents you.Republican candidates should:
File for statewide and legislative offices beginning February 23.
Fill out “Run for Office” questionnaire to participate in Idaho GOP voter guide (see Related links).
Complete Integrity in Affiliation form to affirm support for Idaho GOP Platform (see Related links).
Note any disagreements with platform points; voters deserve this information up-front.
Related
Run for Office: Candidate Filing Information: idgop.org/run-for-office
Idaho GOP Platform: idgop.org/wp-content/up…
Full Idaho Election Calendar — Deadlines for Clerks, Candidates, and Voters: voteidaho.gov/calendar/…
(Unofficial) Idaho Voting Guide. Tips for Idaho voters, especially conservatives. Election results. Resources for voters and candidates: tinyurl.com/52wevecb
