Meet Our Democratic Candidates
for November 2024
U.S. Congress
Kaylee Peterson
Kaylee Peterson is a 33-year-old mother of two and a full-time college student double majoring in political science and criminal justice. As the president of the eight-time national championship speech and debate team she has a passion for policy and government with an ability to look at complicated issues from any angle, as the chief of staff for her school she championed collaboration between faculty, staff, and students while pursuing programs that enhanced student’s experience on campus. She has experience working for local campaigns, non-profits, and volunteer events as well as being a foster parent. As a sixth generation Idahoan, she grew up learning about the values that made Idaho great; perseverance, community, collaboration, and kindness, values that are getting harder and harder to find in our political leadership. Kaylee is committed to bringing reasoned, bipartisan leadership back to Idaho to focus on the issues that truly matter, putting people over party and rebuilding accountability and transparency in our political process.
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Legislative
Julia Parker
for Senate District 6
Julia was born into a working middle-class family in Ohio and moved to the Palouse over two decades ago. After receiving a nursing degree at Lewis-Clark State College, she has spent the last 25 years serving our community as a nurse and educator.
While raising her family, Julia has been an active community member and volunteer, including serving on the Moscow City Council. She has collaborated with various stakeholders—from small businesses and young families to public schools— because she believes working together improves all of our lives.
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Trish Carter-Goodheart
for House Seat 6A
A member of the Nez Perce Tribe, Trish Carter-Goodheart was born and raised in the close-knit community of Lapwai. Serving as a community fundraiser and work-from-home mom, she is raising two young kids with her husband, Dayne, in the hometown they both grew up in.
Trish has been involved in advocacy work for many years and is running to stand up for better representation to meet the unique needs not only of her community, but the unique needs of those all around the district from Lewiston to Lenore, Kendrick to Kamiah. Trish's leadership experience makes her a passionate advocate for the safety and well-being of children. She has served on the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) Board since 2008, starting as a youth board member and staying after being asked to remain on the board. She has served on the public policy committee for the duration of her service, focusing on legislative and policy decisions as well as fundraising and program development.
Kathy Dawes
for House Seat 6B
In 1973, Kathy moved to Moscow to earn her Master’s Degree in Zoology at the U of I. She fell in love with Moscow and stayed to work as a lab technician and then taught science at Moscow Jr. High until she retired.
Over the past 50 years she has been a founding member of many local organizations and earned the 2024 Latah County Human Rights Task Force Rosa Parks Human Rights Achievement Award. She hopes to continue serving her community and state as a member of the Idaho legislature.
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County
Mark Thorne
for Latah County Commissioner District 1
Mark grew up on a wheat and cattle ranch north of Pendleton, Oregon. As a result of the 1980s farm crisis, he returned to college and earned degrees from Oregon State University, Washington State University, and The Ohio State University focusing on land management issues.
Mark lives near Viola, Idaho and is employed at Washington State University in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences as a Research Associate.
Mark is currently serving as the President of the Moscow Food Co-op Board and is eager to continue his service to Latah County as a commissioner.
John Bohman
for Latah County Commissioner District 3
I have had the privilege of serving as a Latah County Commissioner since January 2023. My first year I faced an incredible learning curve, but it has been an enjoyment and filled with accomplishments. Serving as commissioner from District 3 has allowed me to bring my lifelong rural roots to my role in county leadership.
We have challenges ahead—affordability of housing, aging infrastructure, and keeping economic growth alive in the county. These are just some of the issues I will be focusing on in the remaining months of my term and look forward to continuing these efforts when elected to a second term.
Bill Thompson
for Prosecuting Attorney
Thirty-two years ago, Bill Thompson left behind his own private law practice, narrowly won the general election, and was sworn in as Latah County prosecutor. Now he can't imagine doing anything else.
With his staff of six prosecutors, legal assistants, and law school interns, Bill strives to keep Latah County one of the highest ranking prosecutor's offices in the state of Idaho.