IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Ammon Bundy ran for Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Governor of Idaho
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 19, 2026
General election
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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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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Primary
RepublicanAdvanced
Brad Little is a Republican candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 general election.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateRetail
Chanelle Torrez is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Daniel Fowler is a Republican candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Ethan Giles is a Republican candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Jill Kirkham is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Justin Plante is a Republican candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Lisa Marie is a Republican candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateowner
Mark Fitzpatrick is a Republican candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidatePublic Administration
Maxine Durand is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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LibertarianFirst-time candidateBusiness executive
Melissa Sue Robinson ran for Governor of Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvancedEngineer
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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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Ron James is a Republican candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateRetail management
Sean Crystal is a Republican candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedAttorney 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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