Idaho Gov. Brad Little to Speak at Lincoln Day Banquet in Rexburg

Republicans from six counties will gather to hear from Little, Lt. Gov. Bedke, and data analyst Daniel Silver.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:08am

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Idaho Gov. Brad Little and other prominent Republican leaders will visit Rexburg this weekend for a multicounty Lincoln Day Banquet. The event, sponsored by Republicans from Clark, Fremont, Lemhi, Jefferson, Madison and Teton counties, will feature speeches from Little, Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, and keynote speaker Daniel Silver, a data analyst who will be working on upcoming GOP campaigns.

Why it matters

Lincoln Day events are a long-standing tradition in Idaho, allowing Republicans to gather and honor the legacy of the 16th president while also supporting local party politics. The event in Rexburg is expected to draw a large crowd of prominent Idaho Republicans.

The details

The Lincoln Day Banquet will be held at Madison High School on Saturday evening. The event will begin with a Sponsor Social at 6:15 p.m., followed by doors opening for other attendees at 6:30 p.m. The dinner and program will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40, and sponsorship tables are available for $500 (half table) and $1,000 (full table).

  • The Lincoln Day Banquet will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
  • The event will begin with a Sponsor Social at 6:15 p.m., followed by doors opening for other attendees at 6:30 p.m. The dinner and program will start at 7 p.m.

The players

Gov. Brad Little

The current governor of Idaho and a prominent Republican leader in the state.

Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke

The current lieutenant governor of Idaho and a Republican leader.

Daniel Silver

A well-known data analyst who will be working on upcoming GOP campaigns and is the keynote speaker for the event.

Craig Cobia

The first vice chair of the Madison County Republican Central Committee.

Paul Dye

The Madison County Central Committee Chairman and a local Republican leader who will be in attendance.

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What they’re saying

“Abraham Lincoln started the Republican Party, so it's an opportunity to gather.”

— Craig Cobia, First Vice Chair, Madison County Republican Central Committee

“David Taylor is high up in the state political structure. He is a longtime businessman and longtime philanthropist, supporting many, many good causes.”

— Craig Cobia, First Vice Chair, Madison County Republican Central Committee

What’s next

Tickets for the Lincoln Day Banquet are still available for purchase, and sponsorship tables can be reserved. The event is expected to draw a large crowd of prominent Idaho Republicans.

The takeaway

The Lincoln Day Banquet in Rexburg is a longstanding tradition that allows Idaho Republicans to come together and honor the legacy of Abraham Lincoln while also supporting local party politics. The event's lineup of speakers, including Gov. Brad Little and Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, underscores the importance of the event for the state's Republican leadership.