Our History

Our team recognized that emerging leaders have limited opportunities to develop, which hampers efforts to improve Idaho’s political balance. Providing opportunities to young leaders is critical to Idaho’s future. So, they sought opportunities to help the next generation to be better, stronger, and more successful than the one before it. And what is the best way to achieve this? By providing young leaders opportunities to “learn by doing,” take risks, and gain hands-on experience.

Initially, NextGen Idaho hired seasonal workers during the legislative sessions. But this only provided a few months of training, and it was only in Boise. We knew that a coordinated statewide initiative is critical to creating lasting change in Idaho. Now, NextGen is official, and it has Idaho’s brightest young minds working across Idaho to advance our values.

While NextGen staff invest their efforts into Idaho, we invest in their professional growth. This program prepares future progressive leaders to hit the ground running by advancing their development. NextGeners take on political communications, legal assistance, event management, campaign management, field organizing, and much more.

Investing in Idaho’s next generation is essential because we value fresh perspectives that transcend entrenched party lines. More importantly, it secures a healthy future for Idaho.

Protect Idaho’s Future

Idaho cannot move forward without making change. But too many elected leaders are content with the status quo or, even worse, use radical conservatism to stall Idaho’s progress. We are changing this reality by training emerging leaders to be campaign managers, fundraisers, communications directors, and field directors focused on building a bright future for Idaho.

Cultivate The Best & Brightest

Apart from NextGen, there are few ways to climb the ladder to a political career. This can deter talented people from engaging in the political process or push them to seek opportunities outside of Idaho. NextGen provides the rungs on the ladder, training the next generation of professionals to build the campaign infrastructure Idaho needs.