Adams County Democrats
Tuesday November 3rd is election day: Make a Plan, Vote Early if possible & Choose the Strongest Candidates who reflect your values.
Help swing the House and Senate back to Sanity & restore the Balance of Power. The candidates we've endorsed below will help do this at the federal and state level.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the endorsement workshop—your input was invaluable. Many of these candidates received unanimous support and are considered our most competitive options. Growing dissatisfaction among republicans with both the state and federal government presents real opportunities for change. We are especially excited about Todd Achilles running against Jim Risch and Kaylee Peterson running against Russ Fulcher. Your vote matters now as much as ever. Help us push these candidates into office!
If you have questions about voting or need to register, visit the Adams County Elections webpage. It includes answers and links to start registration online. For additional help, call (208) 253-4561 (Option 5) or visit the county office at 210 Industrial Avenue in Council.
Governor
Terri Pickens is an Idaho native from Pocatello, running for governor to bring new leadership, protect rights and freedoms, and restore balance in state government. Rooted in values of hard work and strong communities, she is focused on creating a better future for Idaho families.
US House of Representatives
Kaylee Peterson is a sixth-generation Idahoan, mom of two, and community advocate running for Congress to bring accountability, integrity, and a stronger voice for working families. With roots in farming and experience in organizing and advocacy, she is focused on putting Idahoans first and restoring trust in government.
US Senate
Todd Achilles is an Idaho Army veteran, former state representative, and public policy instructor running for U.S. Senate as an independent. Raised on a family farm, he brings experience in military service, technology leadership, and advocacy, with a focus on challenging partisan politics and putting Idahoans first.
Note: As an Independent, Todd will not be on the primary ballot.
Idaho Legislative District 7A
Larry has worked in the Northwest in Construction Management and lived in Lewiston since 2018. He holds a BA in Public Finance and Economics. He is a decorated veteran of the US Coast Guard. After retiring, Larry acquired an Idaho Outfitter and Guides license and has been providing fishing opportunities in Idaho as well as other western states. Larry's campaign goals include restoring affordability to homeowners through market adjustment of the Hoemowners Exemption on primary residences and addressing the sales tax levied on groceries, getting K-12 funded appropriately, rescinding the homeschooling cash gift, promoting apprenticeships in the technical trades, reducing restrictions on part-time jobs for high school students, and protecting and preserving our federal public lands.
Attorney General
Lori has deep Idaho pioneer roots. She was born into a military family, graduated with honors from BYU, and has broad legal experience including having worked in Micron's legal department. She is a dedicated community volunteer. Lori has been married to Craig for 28 years and they are the proud parents of 3 adult children. Lori is highly motivated to use her law degree in public service.
Find out more at loriforidaho.com
Idaho District 7 Senate
Patrice is a 13 year Idaho resident, married 37 years with a BA from the University of Washington. Her priorities include working to keep taxes in Idaho low, balancing the budget, making healthcare, education, and public lands available to all Idahoans and working to make living in Idaho more affordable. She especially wants to listen to the concerns of her constituents and represent those concerns in her work if elected.
Idaho Legislative District 7B
Pete has lived in Nez Perce County for 65+ years. He graduated from Lewiston High School, served in the Idaho National Guard and has a Bachelor of Science degree from Lewis and Clark State College. Pete worked for the US Postal Service and throughout his life has volunteered for numerous civic associations and community service projects. One of Pete's many reasons for running is the poor state of Idaho's infrastructure. He is concerned about the state of our roads and our unfunded waste water needs. He sees children and education as a priority for legislative support.