The Valley County Democratic Party is sponsoring a afternoon social where you can meet the Statewide and Legislative Democratic Candidates at North Fork Lodge, 200 Scott St., McCall at 4 pm Sunday. March 15. In attendance will be Terri Pickens, for Governor, Eric Myricks for Lieutenant Governor, Kaylee Peterson for Congress and Jared Dawson for District 8b Legislator.  Hot and cold Drinks, light snacks will be served.  Please RSVP at www.valleycountydemocrats.org.  

Terri Pickens, candidate for Governor is a fourth-generation Idahoan, born and raised in Pocatello. She graduated from University of Idaho Law School. She has been a public defender and currently in private practice in Boise. Outside of court, Terri is the mother of two children, Maya and Parker. Terri believes deeply in hard work, community, and preserving Idaho’s public lands and values for future generations.

Eric Myricks, candidate for Lieutenant Governor is a proud Idahoan, father, husband from  Nampa, Idaho.  As a small business owner, Eric knows what it takes to build opportunities from the ground up. The son of a Navy veteran living with Alzheimer’s, Eric chairs The Elijah Rock Foundation Inc., a nonprofit advancing dementia awareness. He will champion bipartisan cooperation, rural healthcare, education, and economic opportunity for working families. 

Kaylee Peterson, candidate for Congress, District 1.  Kaylee family has been farming and taking care of the land for six generations in Eagle Idaho. A tireless campaigner she has traveled the state hosting debates with Russ Fulcher in absentia. Kaylee is running because the incumbent is part of the problem.  He is an extremist and out of touch with the voters of District 1. 

Jared Dawson, candidate for Idaho House District 8b. Jared Dawson was born in Silverton, Idaho. He has a M.A. in Communications and is a program manager for the Idaho Public Charter Commission. Jared strongly supports women right to control their own bodies. He supports Public Education. He supports Public Libraries against the politicians telling you what you and can and can’t read.