Idaho Channel 6

“The group Idaho Leaders United (ILU), made up of former gubernatorial candidates, ex-law enforcement, medical professionals and more, announced the creation of an anti-extremism coalition in Idaho.

The group's goal is to curb what they say is rising extremism in the political landscape of Idaho, focusing especially on the risk of political violence.

“This idea of embracing political violence, it’s just got to stop," said Tommy Ahlquist, who is a former gubernatorial candidate and the CEO of BVA. "Again I think there’s been violence on both sides and we’re here to say hey there’s a better way to do this and that’s with civility, it’s with disagreeing, but taking care of our people together…”

Ahlquist is one of the members of ILU. His group says they are aiming to support an Idaho where political differences are met with civility.”