By Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon
On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office to become the first Republican president in American history. Two years later, in the midst of a terrible civil war, he signed an act creating the Idaho Territory.
From the very beginning, Lincoln, Idaho, and the Republican Party have been linked. That shared history reflects a common commitment to liberty, self-government, and the belief that free people can govern themselves. Every year around this time, Idaho GOP county committees honor our 16th president by hosting Lincoln Day celebrations across the state.
These events are a true Idaho tradition. Lincoln Day dinners, luncheons, and galas bring together Republicans from every walk of life for an evening of fellowship and purpose. They feature Republican elected officials and candidates, guest speakers, auctions, dessert dashes, and plenty of spirited conversation about our past, and about our future, as a state and a nation.
Lincoln Day is something you don’t want to miss. To find an event near you, visit our website at idgop.org and click the Lincoln Day banner. The celebrations begin this Saturday, with two excellent dinners to choose from. The Gem County GOP is hosting Idaho’s own Alex Adams, Assistant Secretary for Family Support under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while the Idaho County GOP will welcome House Speaker Mike Moyle.
And that’s just the beginning. Owyhee County will host a luncheon on Monday the 16th. Blaine and Lincoln Counties are teaming up for a joint dinner on Saturday the 21st. Jerome, Gooding, Twin Falls, Elmore, and Kootenai Counties are celebrating this month as well, along with Caribou, Bear Lake, and Franklin Counties.
Be sure to keep checking the website—we’re adding more events each day as county committees finalize their plans. For many counties, Lincoln Day is the most important fundraiser of the year. The funds raised go directly toward electing and supporting Republicans throughout our great state. For candidates, this season is an opportunity to travel Idaho, visit local communities, and meet grassroots Republicans face to face.
For citizens, Lincoln Day is a chance to meet candidates and elected officials, but also to connect with the precinct committeemen who are the backbone of the Idaho GOP. These men and women are elected by their neighbors to serve within the party—recruiting candidates, registering voters, and bringing Idahoans into the political process. We have incredible PCs across this state who give countless hours to keep this party strong, and I am immensely proud of every one of them.
Come out to your local Lincoln Day event, celebrate our history, and meet the people who are working every day to keep Idaho red and free.
About Dorothy Moon
Dorothy Moon was elected to serve as the chairwoman of the Idaho Republican Party in July of 2022, and reelected in 2024. Moon served three terms in the Idaho Legislature as State Representative for District 8. Moon’s career in public service has focused on the advancement of individual liberties and reducing the size and scope of government.
