Episode 148 — Reading the New & Improved 2026 Idaho GOP Platform

What does the Idaho Republican Party actually stand for?

On this episode of The Backlash, Dave Reilly takes a deep dive into the newly adopted 2026 Idaho Republican Party Platform, reading the document section by section and breaking down what it means for Idaho voters, activists, elected officials, and the future direction of the state's dominant political party.

From immigration, education, property rights, and taxation to foreign policy, public lands, family issues, and the role of government itself, we'll examine the principles and policies that Idaho Republicans officially adopted at the 2026 State Convention.

We'll discuss where the platform reflects the concerns of grassroots Idahoans, where it departs from the priorities of party leadership, and how these positions compare to what lawmakers are actually doing once they get to Boise and Washington, D.C.

Whether you're a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or simply curious about the political future of Idaho, this episode offers an unfiltered look at one of the most important political documents in the state.

Read the platform yourself, follow along, and join the conversation as we explore what the Idaho GOP says it believes—and what those beliefs could mean for Idaho's future.

Link To Text: https://idgop.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/06/2026-28-Idaho-GOP-Platform.pdf