Governor · Idaho

Incumbent: Brad Little (Republican) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Brad Little

Republican · Incumbent

Incumbent governor (2019–present).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: ktvb.com

Terri Pickens

Democratic

Attorney and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: kmvt.com

Pro-Life

Constitution

(Marvin Richardson), perennial candidate and anti-abortion activist.

Background via Wikipedia race page

Paul Sand

Libertarian

Libertarian party nominee in 2022 Idaho gubernatorial election.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: idahocapitalsun.com

John Stegner

Independent

Former justice of the Idaho Supreme Court (2018–2023).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: cdapress.com

Candidates checked against the official list: state election office source. Candidate list compiled from the Wikipedia race page and the sources on each profile. Check your official sample ballot before voting.

Where they stand: Little vs. Pickens

Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Education
Little

Education / public safety

As reported (not a direct quote): In a video statement for an April primary forum he did not attend, pointed to greater school choice during his tenure and investments in public safety.

Via Lewiston Tribune, Apr 23, 2026
Pickens

A strong economy relies on quality education and a solid workforce

Health care must be affordable and accessible to all Idahoans
Original: terriforidaho.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires equal protection under the laws, so when a state provides public education, it must provide equal access to a quality education to all citizens
Original: terriforidaho.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Jobs, wages & cost of living
LittleNo public position foundPickens

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Idaho has shown great potential for growth. In order to sustain that growth, focusing on small business and fostering programs for businesses is crucial
Original: terriforidaho.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

A system that works for everyday Idahoans, not billionaires

A strong economy relies on quality education and a solid workforce
Original: terriforidaho.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

2 more on profile →

Other candidates on the ballot

Pro-Life (Constitution)

No public position found

Paul Sand (Libertarian)

No public position found

John Stegner (Independent)

Affordability

Across Idaho, families are questioning whether they can continue to afford to live here, facing rising costs for groceries, wages, housing, and raising a family in the place they love. Idahoans didn’t create the affordability crisis, and they deserve a governor focused on fixing it.
Original: stegnerforidaho.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Healthcare Access

Idahoans deserve to have access to quality medical care, and that care should exist in their communities, not an hour or two away. As the legislature and governor continue to reduce access to Medicaid (42,000 Idahoans lost access this year), we are undermining the future of our rural communities.
Original: stegnerforidaho.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

4 more positions on profile →

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Official voting records

The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.

No congressional voting record for: Brad Little, Terri Pickens, Pro-Life, Paul Sand, John Stegner. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.