The Idaho Democratic Party is sending field organizers up north for the first time since pulling a volunteer nearly a year ago amid intimidation accusations.

Democratic leaders announced this week that the move is part of a statewide effort to locate volunteers and train activists in an overwhelming Republican-dominant state.

"When we put more boots on the ground, more Idahoans hear about our values and our solutions," Idaho Democratic Party Chairman Bert Marley said in a prepared statement. "When that happens, more Idahoans inevitably understand we are truly the party that fights for the best interests of Idaho's workers, families, businesses, and communities."

The party said it purposefully chose to begin in the small city of Sandpoint after raising concerns of possible voter intimidation and interference last August. Currently, just one Democrat holds a legislative seat up north/Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press. More here.

Question: Do you expect to see Democratic gains in North Idaho in the near future?

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