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OPINION: One Precinct at a Time: What I have learned as a Republican Committeeman in Kootenai County

by JOSHUA DAHLSTROM/Guest Opinion
| July 11, 2025 1:00 AM

As traditional Republicans, we believe in the values that built America: freedom, limited government, and strong communities. But in today’s noisy political world, it is easy to feel powerless. The truth is that real influence does not begin on social media or in Washington. It starts right here at home.

When I stepped into my role as a precinct committeeman, I was motivated by conviction and a desire to serve. Like many conservatives in Kootenai County, I had grown concerned about the direction of our country and the growing gap between elected leaders and the citizens they are supposed to represent. The more I watched, the more I realized that if you want change, you must show up and be part of it.

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