Clearwater County
Clearwater County Democratic Party
Central Committee Leadership: Executive Council, Jeanne Van Meeteren, Treasurer
About Clearwater County
County Population: 8,734 (2020 Census)
Cities and Communities
- Orofino (County Seat) – population 2,656
- Pierce – population 467
- Weippe – population 400
- Elk River – population 139
- Communities: Ahsahka, Cardiff, Cavendish, Dent, Grangemont, Greer, Headquarters, Hollywood, Judge Town, Konkolville, Moose City, Teakean
The Latest News From Clearwater County
Back to the Classroom – and Still on the Road for Idaho
ncidems team • October 10, 2026
Dr. Becky Sundin Mitchell is running for Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction in the November 3 election.
Category: Clearwater • Idaho • Latah • Lewis • Nez Perce
Kaylee Peterson to debate Sarah Zabel and (absent) Russ Fulcher – Oct 20
ncidems team • October 10, 2026
District 1 congressional candidate Kaylee Peterson has scheduled a debate with independent Sarah Zabel on October 20. Incumbent Russ Fulcher has been invited, but is not expected to attend.
Category: Clearwater • Idaho • Latah • Lewis • Nez Perce
Harvest Social – Meet & Greet – October 24 in Orofino
ncidems team • October 2, 2026
Mark your calendar. Clearwater County Democrats will be hosting a “Harvest Social – Meet & Greet”, Saturday, Saturday, October 24th, from 2-5 pm at the Orofino Senior Center. Special guests will be the three Democratic challengers for Legislative District 2 – Valerie Wade, Birgid Niedenzu, and Sabine Krier.
Category: Clearwater
Vote Absentee: Secure Your Vote in Idaho
ncidems team • September 2, 2026
The Idaho Democratic Party has started a campaign to emphasize the importance of absentee voting. You may have only thought of this as an option if you’re traveling, but there are good reasons for everyone to consider it.
Category: Clearwater • General • Idaho • Latah • Lewis • Nez Perce
Area Democrats Stuff 1,000 Letters to Unregistered Voters
ncidems team • September 1, 2026
In July, the Idaho Democratic Party enlisted local parties to encourage 45,000 unregistered likely Democrats to register and vote. North Central Idaho Democrats organized letter-stuffing events, where volunteers prepared 1,000 personalized mailings with voter registration forms. The efforts fostered community engagement and conviviality among participants.
Category: Clearwater • Idaho • Latah • Lewis • Nez Perce
Democrats Will Float Your Boat at Kamiah BBQ Days
ncidems team • September 1, 2026
The Lewis County Democrats invite everyone to the 90th Annual Kamiah BBQ Days on September 5th in downtown Kamiah, Idaho. Participants can join the parade at 10:30 am. Our theme is “Democrats will ‘float your boat’!” The event includes a booth, live music, local vendors, and a free BBQ dinner, celebrating 90 years of tradition.
Category: Clearwater • Idaho • Lewis • Nez Perce
Get Involved
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