Idaho Republican Party - We Are Idaho

On July 3, 1890, Idaho officially gained statehood, making us the 43rd state in the Union. That makes us just over 130 years old. And through the years, generations of Idahoans have forged our wonderful home out of the deep canyons and rolling hills of the South and through the winding Rocky Mountains of the North, making Idaho one of the most beautiful and unique states in the U.S. They call Idaho the Gem State, not just due to our rich history of mining, but for our generations of ranchers who defined the West or the farmers who made our potatoes famous or our loggers who helped to build this great nation. Generations of Americans travel to our beautiful state every year, following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, who braved the treacherous Salmon River and crossed the Bitterroot Mountains in search of new American soil. And while many Americans have come to call Idaho their home, we Idahoans aren't defined by the land beneath our feet, but by the spirit that lives in our hearts. We are defined by our undying belief in freedom, liberty, and especially for our love of God. Idahoans are pioneers and explorers. We're innovators and builders. We have grit. We're families, waitresses, farmers, teachers, truckers, and we're proud of our home. Because Idaho is more than the mountains and the rivers and the land. I am Idaho. We are Idaho. And as Chairman of the Republican Party, I will make sure Idaho remains our Idaho.