BOISE, Idaho — The Democratic National Committee is sending at least $100,000 to Idaho ahead of the 2022 general election as part of a strategy to bolster campaigns in states dominated by Republicans, a spokesperson told the Idaho Statesman.
Last year, the governing body of the Democratic Party promised to send $23 million to state parties before the 2022 midterm election. That includes a $2 million "red state fund" for states that meet two of the following criteria: The state must have no Democratic senator or governor, less than 25% Democrats among its congressional delegation, or a supermajority of Republicans in the state Legislature.
Idaho meets all three. The Legislature is 82% Republican. The governor and Idaho's four federal delegates are also Republicans.
