Idaho Governor winner?
In 2026
$2.6K Vol.Closes Nov 3, 2027
Brad Little$1.5K Vol.98%
Terri Pickens$1.1K Vol.5%
In 2026
Incumbent Republican Governor Brad Little is running against Democrat Terri Pickens Manweiler in the 2026 Idaho gubernatorial general election on November 3, 2026.
BallotpediaWikipediaThe primary contenders are Brad Little (Republican) and Terri Pickens (Democratic), with additional candidates such as Ammon Bundy also running in the general election.
BallotpediaWikipediaLittle previously won re-election in 2022 with 60.5% of the vote and is seeking a third term since Idaho has no gubernatorial term limits.
BallotpediaWikipediaA Little victory maintains Republican control of the governor's office in a state rated "Solid R" with a 18-point Republican lean, while a Pickens win would flip the office to the Democrats.
BallotpediaWikipediaNote: The market resolves to "Yes" if a Republican is inaugurated; since Little is the incumbent Republican and Idaho is "Solid R," the resolution is contingent on the November 3 election results.
Republican incumbent Brad Little secured his party's renomination for the Idaho governor race with 59% of the primary vote.
WikipediaDemocrat Terri Pickens Manweiler won the Democratic Party's nomination with over 61% of the primary vote.
WikipediaThe general election for Idaho governor is scheduled for November 3, 2026, featuring Little, Pickens, and other candidates including Ammon Bundy.
BallotpediaThe 2026 Idaho gubernatorial general election will be held to determine the state's next governor.
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Brad Little won the 2022 gubernatorial election with 60.5% of the vote, demonstrating strong incumbent popularity in a solidly Republican state.
BallotpediaWikipediaIdaho is classified as "Solid R" with a +18 Republican lean, making it historically difficult for Democratic candidates to win statewide office.
BallotpediaWikipediaLittle secured renomination with 59% of the primary vote despite facing seven challengers, indicating minimal internal party opposition.
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Terri Pickens was the most financially backed candidate in the Democratic primary, raising significantly more than her competitors.
aljazeera.comPickens previously served as the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022, giving her established name recognition within the state's Democratic base.
Wikipediaidahonews.comThe general election field includes multiple candidates such as Ammon Bundy and Stephen Heidt, which could potentially complicate the vote share or draw attention to alternative conservative voices.
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