These are the general-election candidates on Idaho's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Idaho 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Idaho
Brad Little RepublicanIncumbent
Terri Pickens Democratic
Pro Life Richardson Constitution
Paul Sand Libertarian
John Stegner Independent
U.S. Senate
Jim Risch RepublicanIncumbent
Matt Loesby Libertarian
Todd Achilles Independent
Natalie Fleming Independent
Lieutenant Governor
Scott Bedke RepublicanIncumbent
Eric Myricks Democratic
Secretary of State
Phil McGrane RepublicanIncumbent
Shawn Keenan Democratic
Attorney General
Raúl Labrador RepublicanIncumbent
Lori Hickman Democratic
Treasurer
Julie Ellsworth RepublicanIncumbent
Kevin Jones Democratic
Controller
Brandon Woolf RepublicanIncumbent
Rakesh Mohan Democratic
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Debbie Critchfield RepublicanIncumbent
Becky Mitchell Democratic
Teresa Roundy Constitution
U.S. House, District 1
Russ Fulcher RepublicanIncumbent
Kaylee Peterson Democratic
Brendan Gomez Constitution
Sarah Zabel Independent
U.S. House, District 2
Mike Simpson RepublicanIncumbent
Ellie Gilbreath Democratic
ID Law Lorax Constitution
Will Johanson Libertarian
Emre Houser Independent
Tripp Hutchinson Independent
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Also on the Idaho ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Idaho voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Idaho
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Idaho are open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM MST (PST in parts of the state). Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Idaho in 2026?
Governor: Brad Little (Republican), Terri Pickens (Democratic), Pro Life Richardson (Constitution), Paul Sand (Libertarian), John Stegner (Independent). U.S. Senate: Jim Risch (Republican), Matt Loesby (Libertarian), Todd Achilles (Independent), Natalie Fleming (Independent). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Idaho on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Idaho are open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM MST (PST in parts of the state).
When is the Idaho election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Idaho 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.