Pro-Life
Pro-Life (formerly Marvin Richardson) is a Constitution Party candidate for Idaho governor and organic farmer from Letha, Idaho.
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Background
Pro-Life (formerly known as Marvin Thomas Richardson) is a Constitution Party candidate for Governor of Idaho in 2026, running for that office for the fourth time. 314 He lives in Letha, Gem County, Idaho, and was born and raised in Carbon County, Wyoming. 1
He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1967 with a degree in political science and later studied accounting there in 1970–71, obtaining an Idaho public-accountant license in 1974. 114 His career has included work in a family business, accounting at three CPA firms, open-pit coal mining, irrigation-equipment sales in Mexico, and parts-department work at a Caterpillar dealer. 1
Since 2002 he has farmed organically, mainly strawberries, in Gem County. 14 His campaign website states that his legal name is Pro-Life, and it serves as a joint site for his and his wife's campaigns. 414 He previously ran for Idaho lieutenant governor in 2022. 3
At a glance
- Party
- Constitution
- Running for
- Governor, Idaho
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Organic farmer and candidate for Governor of Idaho
- Website
- prolifeforgovernor.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 16newsPro-Life listed on Idaho governor's race ballot under Constitution Party for November 3 election
An October 16 ballot guide confirmed Pro-Life is listed under the Constitution Party among candidates for Idaho governor on the November 3 ballot, with 'Pro-Life' being the name appearing on the ballot.
Idaho's 2026 Governor Race: Five Candidates on the Ballot · Oct 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 15filingPro-Life reported no campaign contributions in campaign-finance disclosures
Reporting on campaign-finance disclosures indicated that Pro-Life had not reported any campaign contributions, in contrast to incumbent Brad Little who set fundraising records.
Little sets record for campaign fundraising as election draw... · Oct 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsPro-Life interviewed by BYU-Idaho Radio, calls Proposition 1 'most important thing on our ballot'
BYU-Idaho Radio interviewed Pro-Life (formerly Marvin Thomas Richardson), who said his purpose in running was 'to make people accountable for hearing the truth' and that his 'main goal' was not to win or maximize votes. He called Proposition 1, the reproductive-rights initiative, the election's most important issue, stating 'If you don't have life, you don't have anything else.'
Pro-Life running for governor of Idaho for 4th time · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsPro-Life confirms 4th governor run, plans to keep running every two years 'for the rest of my life'
In the same BYU-Idaho Radio interview, Pro-Life described this as his fourth run for governor as a Constitution Party member and said he planned to continue running for office every two years indefinitely.
Pro-Life running for governor of Idaho for 4th time · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Kirsten Faith Richardson otherPro-Life's wife and 2026 Constitution Party candidate for Idaho Senate District 14. Listed under 'Endorsements — Reported by Candidate' on Pro-Life's iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
Sources 7
- [1] Idaho's 2026 Governor Race: Five Candidates on the Ballot(opens in a new tab) Oct 16, 2026
- [2] Little sets record for campaign fundraising as election draw...(opens in a new tab) Oct 15, 2026
- [3] VOTE PROLIFE IDAHO!(opens in a new tab) Oct 15, 2026
- [4] More...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [5] Pro- Life(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [6] Pro-Life running for governor of Idaho for 4th time(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [7] 2026 general election survey: Governor(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2026