June 9, 2026 (Cover image credit: IDGOP FB)
Boise–Three prominent Republicans have announced their candidacy for chairman of the Idaho Republican Party: current chairwoman Dorothy Moon, current Vice Chair Mark Fuller, and former Senator Steven Thayn.
In Moon’s candidacy announcement, she highlighted the party’s revitalization and its successful fight against Ranked Choice Voting. “It has been an honor to serve Idaho Republicans during a time of tremendous growth and energy within our party,” Moon said. “Together, we have worked to keep Idaho the conservative leader of the nation, defend election integrity, support our county parties and grassroots volunteers, and elect Republicans who stand firmly for the values of faith, family, freedom, and limited government.” She hopes to build on those successes to promote party unity and defeat the abortion initiative that is expected to appear on Idahoan’s November ballots.
Mark Fuller sees the Chairman’s role as being similar to referee: “enforcing the rules, respecting the decisions of the Central Committee, and ensuring every Republican has an opportunity to be heard.” If elected, he plans to listen closely, ensure rules are applied fairly, and respect the volunteers whose work is the strength of the party.
Steven Thayn feels the party has become overly focused on winning elections. He would like to promote unity through respectful debate and lead the party to focus on solving Idahoan’s daily struggles with affordability, education, and health care.
The Republican Party’s new chairman will be chosen at the upcoming IDGOP Summer Meeting on June 18-20.
