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Idaho ballot, 2026

117 races on November 3, 2026

Federal

U.S. Senate Idaho

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.55 · ConservativeAttorney

Jim Risch is an attorney and the incumbent U.S. Senator from Idaho. He served as Ada County Prosecuting Attorney and has taught criminal justice at Boise State University.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewNonprofit executive

David Roth ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jeremy Gilbert ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianSoftware engineer

Matt Loesby is a software engineer for U.S. Senate Idaho. Matt Loesby supports border security.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Mike Little ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewEntrepreneur

Nancy Harris ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateInformation technology professional

Fleming, an IT professional and first-time Independent candidate, emphasizes limiting government surveillance and authoritarianism. She advocates for household security through housing access and food independence, and supports restoring agricultural lands and water cycles.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Theodore Nichols ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentProfessor

Todd Achilles is an independent Army veteran and former state legislator making his first Senate run. He emphasizes anti-corruption reform, strengthening the middle class, and protecting Idaho's public lands.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Travis Oler ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House Idaho District 1

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.65 · Very ConservativeCommercial Agent, Mark Bottles Real Estate

Russ Fulcher is a commercial agent, mark bottles real estate and the incumbent for U.S. House Idaho District 1. The candidate prioritizes education and focuses on economic growth.

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ConstitutionFirst-time candidate

Brendan Gomez is a Constitution candidate for U.S. House Idaho District 1 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewConsultant

Brian Lenney is a Republican candidate for Idaho State Senate District 13 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrewAnalyst

Joe Evans ran for U.S. House Idaho District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSelf Employed

A self-employed grassroots organizer running for her first term, Peterson supports government accountability measures including congressional stock trading bans and term limits, a labor-first economy with union support, and preserving Idaho's public lands.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Michael Banner ran for U.S. House Idaho District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateMilitary officer

A retired Air Force major general and author, Zabel is running for her first election to the U.S. House from Idaho's 1st District as an Independent. She emphasizes reducing government economic burdens, fair law enforcement, and addressing affordability.

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U.S. House Idaho District 2

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.30 · Moderate ConservativeDentist

Michael Simpson is a dentist and republican candidate seeking reelection.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Amy Tamayo ran for U.S. House Idaho District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateMediator

Elinor Gilbreath, a mediator, running for the first time, supports inflation and economy and healthcare.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Emre Houser is an independent candidate for U.S. House Idaho District 2 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Eric Clarke ran for U.S. House Idaho District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Constitution PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Idaho Law ran for U.S. House Idaho District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Keven Lewis ran for U.S. House Idaho District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewAuthor

Richard Grayson is a Democratic candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 7 (2 seats) in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Sean Higgins ran for U.S. House Idaho District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Tripp Hutchinson is an independent first-time candidate seeking election to U.S. House Idaho District 2.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Will Johanson, a Libertarian, is running for the U.S. House to represent Idaho's 2nd Congressional District in his first bid for office.

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Statewide offices

Attorney General of Idaho

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentBusiness owner

Raúl Labrador is a business owner and attorney serving as the incumbent Attorney General of Idaho. With experience in software security and legal practice, Labrador brings business and law expertise to the office. He emphasizes his background in private enterprise and legal affairs.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney

Lori Hickman is an attorney and Democrat running for Idaho Attorney General in her first campaign. With over 20 years of legal experience including private practice and in-house counsel roles, she emphasizes restoring trust and integrity, following the law, and defending the Constitution.

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Governor of Idaho

General: November 3, 2026

IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Ammon Bundy ran for Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Bob Dempsay ran for Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Republican

Brad Little is a Republican candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 general election.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Chris Hammond ran for Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Jacob Burnett is an independent candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jeff Cotton ran for Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party listed

John Stegner is a former district judge and current state supreme court justice running for Governor of Idaho. With experience in the state court system, judicial leadership, and management of gubernatorial campaigns, Stegner brings judicial and governance expertise. He has received recognition for distinguished judicial service.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jordan Chirat ran for Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness executive

Melissa Sue Robinson ran for Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateEngineer

An engineer who worked as a contractor, software engineer, carpenter, and systems analyst, Sand started his own business. Running for Governor of Idaho as a Libertarian, he opposes privatizing public lands and proposes decentralizing government power to counties.

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ConstitutionFirst-time candidateFarmer/Small business owner

Pro-Life is a farmer and small business owner with the Constitution Party running for Governor of Idaho for the first time. He emphasizes opposition to abortion, defending traditional gender understanding, and opposing socialism.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Scott Hert ran for Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewEducator

Stephen Heidt ran for Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Tanner Basye ran for Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney at law

Terri Pickens is an attorney and fourth-generation Idahoan making her first run for Governor as a Democrat. She emphasizes investing in public education, supporting farmers and small businesses, and protecting civil rights.

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Idaho Controller

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbent

Brandon Woolf is a Republican incumbent Idaho Controller with long tenure in the state controller's office. He holds degrees in political science and an MBA and brings decades of experience in financial management.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Mohan advanced from the Democratic primary to run for Idaho Controller for the first time. He has not disclosed his background or campaign priorities.

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Idaho Secretary of State

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentBusiness executive

McGrane, the incumbent Idaho Secretary of State with elections experience since 2005, emphasizes election security, land conservation, and conservative values. He has served as Ada County Clerk and election official at multiple levels.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Shawn Keenan is running for his first term as Idaho Secretary of State on the Democratic ticket.

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Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentPublic information officer

Debbie Critchfield, the incumbent public information officer for Idaho schools, emphasizes developing job-ready skills, requiring financial literacy instruction, and strengthening parent engagement in education.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Becky Mitchell is a Democratic candidate for Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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ConstitutionFirst-time candidate

Teresa Roundy is a Constitution candidate for Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Idaho Treasurer

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbent

Julie Ellsworth is a Republican educator and farm manager serving as Idaho Treasurer and running for reelection. Her background includes public school teaching, mediation, and business consulting.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Kevin Jones, is running for Idaho Treasurer for the first time.

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Lieutenant Governor of Idaho

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentRancher

Scott Bedke, a rancher, is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Donald Atha ran for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Eric Myricks is a Democratic candidate running for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho for the first time.

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RWithdrewAttorney

Luke Malek ran for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho in 2026.

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State legislature

Idaho House of Representatives

Courts

Idaho Court of Appeals

General: May 19, 2026

NonpartisanIncumbentAdvanced

Michael Tribe is a candidate for Idaho Court of Appeals in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Idaho Supreme Court

General: May 19, 2026

NonpartisanIncumbentAdvanced

Cynthia Meyer is a candidate for Idaho Supreme Court in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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NonpartisanIncumbentAdvanced

Gregory W. Moeller is a candidate for Idaho Supreme Court in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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