Candidate · November 3, 2026
Brad Little
On the ballot for Governor · Idaho
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§1On the ballot
Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.
| Office | Governor · Idaho1 |
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| Party on the ballot | Republican1, |
| Status | Incumbent |
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§2Who they are
Why this matters: Background and experience help you judge how someone might do the job. These come from public records and the candidate's own materials.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Little grew up in Emmett working on his family's sheep ranch and earned an agricultural business degree from the University of Idaho in 1977 before returning to the ranch.3 He was appointed to fill a vacancy in the Idaho Senate, was elected to the seat four times and served as Republican caucus chairman.3 Governor Butch Otter appointed him lieutenant governor in January 2009, and he was elected to that office in 2010 and re-elected in 2014.3 He was elected Idaho's 33rd governor in 2018, took office in January 2019 and was re-elected in 2022.3,
Why they say they're running
His campaign website says he is seeking another term to keep advocating for Idaho's sovereignty, promote a strong economy and invest in the state's workforce.3 It says his goal is an Idaho where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and where children and grandchildren choose to stay.3,
Websites and accounts
- Campaign websitebradlittleforidaho.com4
- Facebookfacebook.com/BRAD-LITTLE-for-Idaho-1349835898484254
§3What they've said on the issues
Why this matters: These are positions the candidate has stated publicly — on their campaign website or in public statements — summarized in plain words with a link to where they said it. Issues they haven't spoken about publicly are left out.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Each issue has its own range of views. A position is marked on that range only when the candidate's own statement clearly matches one option; there is no overall left–right score.
Abortion and Reproductive Health
His campaign website says he promotes pro-life policies.5
Crime, Policing and Prisons
His campaign website says he opposes defunding the police and has brought pay increases and more resources for Idaho police officers.5
- Increase police funding, for example to hire more officers
- Keep funding near current levels
- Shift some police funding to mental health, housing or other services
Immigration
His campaign website says Idaho is working with law enforcement and President Trump against drug cartels, and that the state's Operation No Return is removing immigrants here illegally who have committed crimes.5
Education
His campaign website lists teacher pay increases, a five-fold increase in literacy funding and investments in school facilities among his accomplishments.5
- Increase state funding for public schools
- Hold funding near current levels
- Reduce state school funding or slow its growth
His campaign website lists new school choice options for families among his accomplishments.5
His campaign website lists defending women's sports among the ways he has defended Idaho values.5
Taxes and Budget
His campaign website lists school facility investments that also serve as property tax relief among his accomplishments.5
His campaign website lists tax relief for citizens and businesses, a balanced budget, and investments in natural resources, transportation, water, broadband and agriculture made without raising taxes among his accomplishments, and says he plans to give more money back to people through continued tax relief.5
Technology, Privacy and AI
His campaign website lists investments in broadband and other areas, made without raising taxes, among his accomplishments.5
§4Money
Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left.
Candidates for governor file campaign-finance reports with the state, not the FEC, so this guide doesn't include their fundraising. Search the state's reports: Sunshine campaign finance search — Idaho Secretary of State.6