2026 Idaho gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Idaho gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Idaho. Incumbent Republican governor Brad Little is running for re-election to a third term. Primary elections will take place on May 19, 2026.[1]
Incumbent governor Brad Little won re-election in 2022 with 60.51% of the vote.[2]
The Democratic Party has not won an Idaho gubernatorial race since 1990.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Brad Little, incumbent governor (2019–present)[3]
Filed paperwork
- Sean Calvert Crystal, candidate for Idaho's 32nd legislative district in 2024[4]
- Mark Fitzpatrick, bar owner[4]
- Daniel Fowler[4]
- Ethan Giles[4]
- Ron James, Teton County commissioner[4]
- Lisa Marie, perennial candidate[4]
- Justin Plante, mechanic[4]
Endorsements
Brad Little
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[5]
- Labor unions
Idaho Education Association(endorsement rescinded)[6]- Idaho Fraternal Order of Police[6]
- Professional Firefighters of Idaho[6]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Maxine Durand, former Twin Falls Director of Transportation (2023–2025)[7] (previously ran as an independent)[8]
- Terri Pickens, attorney and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022[9]
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
Maxine Durand
- Organizations
- Democratic Socialists of America Southern Idaho, Boise & Southeast Idaho[7]
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Melissa-Sue Robinson, perennial candidate[4]
- Paul Sand, Libertarian party nominee in 2022 Idaho gubernatorial election[4]
Constitution primary
Independents
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- John Stegner, former justice of the Idaho Supreme Court (2018–2023) and judge of the 2nd Judicial District Court of Idaho (1997–2018)[10][4]
Withdrawn
- Maxine Durand, former Twin Falls Director of Transportation (2023–2025)[7] (running as a Democrat)[11]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[12] | Solid R | September 11, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[13] | Solid R | August 28, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Safe R | September 4, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[15] | Safe R | September 16, 2025 |