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Idaho · 2026 United States general election · November 3

Governor

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Official source: Idaho Secretary of State (Elections Division, voteidaho.gov) ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Brad Little Republican · Incumbent Brad Little is the Republican incumbent Governor of Idaho, first elected in 2018 and seeking a third term in 2026. Full profile → John R. Stegner Independent Retired Idaho Supreme Court Justice John R. Stegner runs as an Independent for Idaho Governor in 2026 Full profile → Paul Sand Libertarian Libertarian Paul Sand, retired software engineer and former White Bird city councilman, runs for Idaho governor in 2026 Full profile → Pro-Life Constitution Pro-Life (formerly Marvin Richardson) is a Constitution Party candidate for Idaho governor and organic farmer from Letha, Idaho. Full profile → Terri Pickens Democratic Boise attorney and 2026 Democratic candidate for Idaho governor, previously the 2022 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor Full profile →
Maxine Durand No party listed Durand had been associated with independent and Democratic candidacies for Idaho governor but withdrew and is not listed on the general-election ballot. Withdrew

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IssueBrad Little
Republican
John R. Stegner
Independent
Paul Sand
Libertarian
Pro-Life
Constitution
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, permitting reform, and workforce development Prioritizes balanced budget and reducing cost of living Supports small government, minimal regulation, local business Supports cutting government spending alongside tax reductions
HousingSupports planned infrastructure investment to address growth and affordability Supports governor-led action on housing affordability Opposes eliminating property taxes; warns it benefits ultra-wealthy Ties affordability to reducing government costs and immigration control
Health careSupports rural healthcare investment and workforce pipeline funding Supports reinstating Medicaid access and Prop 1 no sourced position Opposes government-funded healthcare; supports phasing out Medicaid
ImmigrationSupports strict immigration enforcement and ICE partnerships Opposes ICE agreement; supports expanding seasonal work visas Opposes policies bringing more people or immigrants into Idaho Supports sealing borders and barring illegal immigrants from voting
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion; signed Fetal Heartbeat Bill Supports abortion rights; would veto efforts to undo Prop 1 Reportedly opposes abortion except to save the mother's life Seeks total abortion ban from fertilization via executive order
EducationSupports public school funding, school choice, and LAUNCH workforce program Opposes school vouchers; supports fully funding public schools no sourced position Favors reducing public education spending; prefers e-learning
Climate & energyPromotes nuclear energy and all-of-the-above approach to energy no sourced position no sourced position Opposes data centers/AI; supports removing chemicals from environment
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement, crime reduction, and deportation of criminal immigrants Supports drug courts, police pay raises, and warrant rules for surveillance no sourced position Prioritizes prisoner welfare, opposes private prisons, limits federal arrests
Taxes & budgetSupports historic income tax cuts and balanced budgets Opposes tax cuts that skip grocery tax relief; opposes data-center handouts Supports eliminating state income and sales taxes; keep property taxes Supports eliminating sales, income, and property taxes; deep spending cuts
GunsSupports statewide firearms preemption over local regulation no sourced position no sourced position Supports repealing gun laws; upholds 2nd Amendment as basic law
Democracy & electionsPromotes election integrity measures and citizen-only voting Pledges to defend voter-approved initiatives and competitive elections Supports shifting political power from state to county governments Supports runoff primaries; opposes ranked-choice voting
Foreign policy & defenseSupports nuclear research partnerships for national defense and energy independence no sourced position Opposes all foreign aid in money or weapons Opposes unjust wars; would restrict National Guard deployments

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