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 the state of Idaho. Incumbent Republican Governor Brad Little is eligible to run for re-election to a third term in office, as Idaho does not have gubernatorial term limits.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Brad Little, incumbent governor (2019–present)[1]
Potential
[edit]- Russ Fulcher, U.S. Representative from Idaho's 1st congressional district (2019–present) and candidate for governor in 2014 (if Little doesn't run)[2]
Endorsements
[edit]Brad Little (undeclared)
U.S. executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[3]
General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[4] | Solid R | January 23, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[5] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[6] | Safe R | May 1, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[7] | Safe R | June 30, 2025 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Miller, Kevin (October 29, 2024). "Idaho's Real Election Begins Wednesday". KIDO.
- ^ Gonzales, Nathan (February 12, 2025). "House members running for governor could complicate fight for majority". Roll Call. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Guido, Laura (June 11, 2025). "Trump endorses Idaho Gov. Brad Little for 2026 election". KTVB. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ "Governor Forecast - 2026-2026". Race to the WH. Retrieved June 30, 2025.