The 2026 Idaho gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of the state of Idaho. The primary elections will take place on May 19, 2026. Incumbent Republican governor Brad Little is eligible to run for re-election to a third term, as Idaho does not have gubernatorial term limits. Democrats have not won an Idaho gubernatorial race since Cecil Andrus won his final term in 1990.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Maxine Durand, former Twin Falls Director of Transportation (2023âÂÂ2025) (previously ran as an independent)
- Terri Pickens, attorney and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022
Filed paperwork
- Jill Kirkham, small-business owner
- Chanelle Torrez
Endorsements
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Filed paperwork
Constitution primary
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Pro-Life, perennial candidate and anti-abortion activist
Independents
Candidates
Filed paperwork
Withdrawn
- Maxine Durand, former Twin Falls Director of Transportation (2023âÂÂ2025) (running as a Democrat)
General election
Predictions
See also
References
External links
Official campaign websites