On March 23, Caribou County Republicans will host statewide, congressional, state and local candidates as part of the Caribou County Republican Party “Lincoln Day Dinner.” From now through the end of April, nearly every county Republican Party across Idaho will hold a celebratory event honoring Abraham Lincoln, America’s 16th president and the first Republican to hold that office. Lincoln Day events are actually held in counties across America and are a time for Republicans to gather in fellowship, to meet candidates, raise money for their local party and celebrate the storied history of the GOP.

The ideals of this newly formed party were soon embodied in the slogan, “Free labor, Free land and Free men.” The party proved to be very popular and in just four years, the party dominated nearly every northern state culminating with the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860.

Lincoln’s presidency left an indelible mark on Idaho’s history when he signed the bill that created the Idaho Territory in 1863 and appointed all of its early leaders. Lincoln’s legacy is so deeply interwoven into the fabric of Idaho that his name appears in public places and spaces throughout our great state including the oldest Lincoln statue in the West that gracefully stands yards from the state Capitol.

The Republican Party is very proud to honor the father of our party through Lincoln Day celebrations. We look forward to our Caribou County Lincoln Day celebration on March 23 at the Soda Springs Senior Center. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and live auction ($15 per plate) to begin at 6 p.m. and a candidate forum will follow the dinner and auction. Those wishing to attend any of the event can find more information by contacting Veda Mascarenas, County Chair at vedamasc@silverstar.com, or 208-540-3756.