2026 Idaho gubernatorial election

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 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

Potential

Brad Little, incumbent governor

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Terri Pickens, attorney and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Maxine Durand, former Twin Falls Director of Transportation