Truman Banquet Brings Together Eastern Idaho Democratic Voters and Candidates

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The primary election is right around the corner, and the Bonneville County Democrats provided voters with the opportunity to meet candidates face-to-face tonight at the Truman Banquet.

"Many years here in Idaho Falls it's been our annual fundraiser," said Daniel Barker, Chair of the Bonneville County Democrats. "Democrats from all over the Snake River Valley can come together and hear some of the voices of the candidates and leadership within the community that want to get up and help share a message."

Interacting with constituents in person is one of the ways candidates can not only garner votes, but show their true values, views and personalities to their districts. "I think that builds a different level of trust and credibility between cadidates and constituents," Barker said. "With people getting their news through social media, voters are untrusting and it's so hard to identify sometimes with what is the true voice of the candidate."

The money raised by the Bonneville County Democrats at the Truman Banquet go straight towards the candidates as they prepare and go into election season. Barker said the organization is especially looking forward to supporting each running person and rallying behind those candidates going to the final election after Tuesday.

The organization is looking forward to launching there headquarters on Yellowstone Ave in the coming weeks. Barker said several candidates will host watch parties on Tuesday for the elections, with members of the Bonneville County Democrats planning to attend as many as possible in support.