2026 Idaho gubernatorial election

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentBrad Little Republican

General election

November 3, 2026

Brad Little Republican Incumbent
incumbent governor (2019–present)
Terri Pickens Democrat
attorney and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022

Independents:

John Stegner

Primaries

Democratic primary

May 19, 2026Results 49,386 votes

✓Terri Pickens61.4% 30,331
attorney and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022
Jill Kirkham17.0% 8,377
small-business owner
Maxine Durand14.5% 7,178
former Twin Falls Director of Transportation (2023–2025) (previously ran as an independent)
Chanelle Torrez7.1% 3,500

Republican primary

May 19, 2026Results 238,762 votes

✓Brad Little Incumbent59.0% 140,778
incumbent governor (2019–present)
Mark Fitzpatrick28.7% 68,546
former police officer and owner of Old State Saloon
Lisa Marie3.0% 7,215
perennial candidate
Justin Plante2.2% 5,286
mechanic

Also on the ballot:

Libertarian primary

Melissa
Sue Robinson, perennial candidate
Paul Sand
Libertarian party nominee in 2022 Idaho gubernatorial election

Other

About 2026 Idaho gubernatorial election

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