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Idaho

Idaho Voter Guide 2026: Candidates on Your Ballot

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Idaho's 2026 ballot includes governor (Brad Little (R), Maxine Durand (D), Jill Kirkham (D), and 2 more); U.S. Senate (Jim Risch (R), David Roth (D), Todd Achilles (I)). Browse tracked Idaho jurisdictions, compare candidate profiles, and enter your ZIP code to see the exact races on your ballot.

State Snapshot

Primary ElectionMay 19, 2026
General ElectionNov. 3, 2026
StateIdaho
Places Listed7
Profiles84

2026 Statewide Races

Candidates The Ballot Brief is tracking for Idaho's statewide contests. Tap a name for their bio and campaign link, or enter your address for the full ballot with finance data.

Governor

5 candidates
  • Brad Little (R)Incumbent
    Brad Little
    Little is a lifelong rancher and businessman who operates his family's third-generation sheep ranch in Emmett, founded by his grandfather, per the campaign site. He earned an agricultural business degree from the University of Idaho and went on to serve in the state Senate and as Lieutenant Governor before being elected Idaho's governor in 2018, per the campaign site.
    Priorities: Keep taxes low and manage state growth · Support education and workforce development · Maintain conservative budgeting and public safety
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  • Maxine Durand (D)
    Maxine Durand
    Maxine Durand is a Democratic candidate for Idaho governor and former Twin Falls transportation director. Her campaign emphasizes practical state management, infrastructure, affordability, education, and giving Idaho voters a competitive statewide alternative.
    Priorities: Improve infrastructure and basic services · Address affordability and growth pressures · Support public education and practical management
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  • Jill Kirkham (D)
    Jill Kirkham
    Jill Kirkham is a Democratic candidate for Idaho governor and small-business owner. Her campaign emphasizes change in state leadership, affordability, education, health care access, and local communities.
    Priorities: Address affordability for Idaho families · Support public schools and health care access · Bring small-business and community experience to state government
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  • Terri Pickens (D)
    Terri Pickens
    Terri Pickens is a Democratic candidate for Idaho governor, attorney, and former statewide nominee for lieutenant governor. Her campaign emphasizes rights, public services, education, and accountable state leadership.
    Priorities: Protect rights and accountable government · Support education and public services · Address Idaho's affordability and growth pressures
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  • Mark Fitzpatrick (R)
    Mark Fitzpatrick
    Mark Fitzpatrick is a Republican candidate for Idaho governor, former police officer, and business owner. His campaign emphasizes lower taxes, public safety, property rights, and a sharper conservative challenge to state leadership.
    Priorities: Lower taxes and reduce state burdens · Strengthen public safety and property rights · Advance a conservative change message
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U.S. Senate

3 candidates
  • Jim Risch (R)Incumbent
    Jim Risch
    Jim Risch is Idaho's incumbent U.S. senator and a Republican candidate for re-election in 2026. A former governor and longtime statewide official, he emphasizes conservative federal policy, national security, energy, public lands, and Idaho's agricultural and rural interests.
    Priorities: Advance conservative federal policy · Support Idaho agriculture, energy, and public lands priorities · Strengthen national security and fiscal restraint
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  • David Roth (D)
    David Roth
    David Roth is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Idaho and the party's 2022 nominee for the seat. His campaign emphasizes health care, affordability, public lands, democratic accountability, and giving Idaho voters a statewide Democratic alternative.
    Priorities: Expand health care and affordability · Protect public lands and Idaho communities · Offer a statewide Democratic alternative
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  • Todd Achilles (I)
    Todd Achilles
    Todd Achilles is an independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Idaho and a former state representative. His campaign emphasizes congressional reform, fiscal responsibility, economic fairness, and a less partisan approach to federal representation.
    Priorities: Reform Congress and reduce partisan gridlock · Promote fiscal responsibility · Focus on working Idahoans and economic fairness
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Attorney General

2 candidates
  • Raul Labrador (R)Incumbent
    Raul Labrador is Idaho's incumbent attorney general and a Republican candidate for re-election. A former U.S. representative, his office has emphasized conservative litigation, state sovereignty, public safety, and legal challenges to federal policy.
    Priorities: Challenge federal policy through state litigation · Support law enforcement and public safety · Advance conservative legal priorities
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  • Lori Hickman (D)
    Lori Hickman
    Lori Hickman is a Democratic candidate for Idaho attorney general and an attorney. Her campaign presents a people-first legal agenda focused on consumer protection, accountability, civil rights, and restoring public confidence in the attorney general's office.
    Priorities: Protect consumers and Idaho families · Improve accountability in state legal work · Defend civil rights and public trust
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Secretary Of State

2 candidates
  • Phil McGrane (R)Incumbent
    Phil McGrane
    Phil McGrane is Idaho's incumbent secretary of state and a Republican candidate for re-election. His office oversees elections, business filings, campaign finance, lobbying registration, trademarks, and other statewide administrative services.
    Priorities: Administer secure and accessible elections · Modernize business and public-record services · Oversee campaign finance and lobbying transparency
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  • Shawn Keenan (D)
    Shawn Keenan is the Democratic candidate listed for Idaho secretary of state and the 2022 Democratic nominee for the office. His candidacy gives Idaho voters a Democratic alternative for the office that administers elections, business filings, and public records.
    Priorities: Offer a Democratic alternative for election administration · Support accessible and transparent public services · Improve public confidence in state records and filings

Controller

2 candidates
  • Brandon Woolf (R)Incumbent
    Brandon Woolf
    Brandon Woolf is Idaho's incumbent state controller and a Republican candidate for re-election. The controller's office manages statewide accounting, financial reporting, payroll, and transparency tools for Idaho government.
    Priorities: Maintain accurate state accounting and payroll · Improve financial transparency · Modernize controller office services
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  • Rakesh Mohan (D)
    Rakesh Mohan
    Mohan served 21 years as Director of the Idaho Legislature's Office of Performance Evaluations and has lived in Idaho for 23 years, per the campaign site. He is a public policy researcher and data analyst who has mentored Boise State University public administration students, per the campaign site.
    Priorities: Improve fiscal transparency · Strengthen state accounting accountability · Modernize public finance systems
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Treasurer

2 candidates
  • Julie Ellsworth (R)Incumbent
    Julie Ellsworth
    Ellsworth is the incumbent Idaho State Treasurer, first elected in 2018, and previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives, per the campaign site. Before her time in office she worked as a civil mediator and business consultant, taught in Idaho public schools, and co-manages her family's farm and ranch in Carey, Idaho, per the campaign site.
    Priorities: Safeguard state cash and investments · Support college savings and public finance programs · Maintain conservative treasury management
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  • Kevin Jones (D)
    Kevin Jones is the Democratic candidate listed for Idaho state treasurer and a chartered financial analyst. His campaign offers a Democratic alternative for the office responsible for investments, cash management, and public-finance oversight.
    Priorities: Bring financial-analysis experience to treasury oversight · Improve transparency in state investments · Protect public funds

Superintendent Of Public Instruction

2 candidates
  • Debbie Critchfield (R)Incumbent
    Critchfield is the incumbent Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction, serving since January 2023, and holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University, per the campaign site. She previously served on the Cassia County School Board and the Idaho State Board of Education, and worked as a substitute teacher and public information officer for the Cassia County School District, per the campaign site.
    Priorities: Improve literacy and student outcomes · Support workforce readiness and career pathways · Oversee state education services and school support
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  • Becky Sundin Mitchell (D)
    Becky Sundin Mitchell
    Becky Sundin Mitchell is a Democratic candidate for Idaho superintendent of public instruction and an educator. Her campaign emphasizes classroom experience, teacher support, student services, and improving public education across Idaho communities.
    Priorities: Support teachers and classrooms · Improve student services and outcomes · Strengthen public education across Idaho
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Statewide Ballot Measures

3 statewide measures are on Idaho's 2026 ballot. Tap a measure for the plain-language summary.

  • HJR 4: Grant Legislature Exclusive Authority and Prohibit Citizen-Initiated Measures on Marijuana, Narcotics, and Psychoactive Substances Amendment
    Provide that only the state legislature has the authority to legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances.
    Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
    Full measures guide →
  • HJR 6: English as Official State Language Amendment
    Add constitutional language designating English as the official language of Idaho.
    Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
    Full measures guide →
  • Official State Gun Question
    Ask voters to choose the official state gun of Idaho.
    Advisory question (legislative referral)
    Full measures guide →

Places We’re Tracking

Open a local guide to preview candidate profiles by county, city, or jurisdiction. A ZIP code lookup is the fastest way to narrow this to a specific ballot.

Ada County

21 candidates
  • 21 tracked candidate profiles
  • 7 office types represented

Bannock County

5 candidates
  • 5 tracked candidate profiles
  • 2 office types represented

Bonneville County

4 candidates
  • 4 tracked candidate profiles
  • 2 office types represented

Canyon County

6 candidates
  • 6 tracked candidate profiles
  • 2 office types represented

Kootenai County

14 candidates
  • 14 tracked candidate profiles
  • 7 office types represented

Nampa city

8 candidates
  • 8 tracked candidate profiles
  • 4 office types represented

Twin Falls County

4 candidates
  • 4 tracked candidate profiles
  • 4 office types represented

Every county in Idaho

All 44 counties, A to Z. Each page shows the statewide races on every ballot in that county.

Ada CountyAdams CountyBannock CountyBear Lake CountyBenewah CountyBingham CountyBlaine CountyBoise CountyBonner CountyBonneville CountyBoundary CountyButte CountyCamas CountyCanyon CountyCaribou CountyCassia CountyClark CountyClearwater CountyCuster CountyElmore CountyFranklin CountyFremont CountyGem CountyGooding CountyIdaho CountyJefferson CountyJerome CountyKootenai CountyLatah CountyLemhi CountyLewis CountyLincoln CountyMadison CountyMinidoka CountyNez Perce CountyOneida CountyOwyhee CountyPayette CountyPower CountyShoshone CountyTeton CountyTwin Falls CountyValley CountyWashington County

How to vote in Idaho in November 2026

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Dates below come from the Idaho election office as of 2026-09-04; confirm on the official page or check your registration and polling place.

Voter registration deadline
online by Friday, October 23, 2026; in person by Tuesday, November 3, 2026; same-day registration is available
Early voting
Many Idaho counties offer early voting, beginning three weeks before an upcoming election.' Early voting is optional by county and dates/hours vary -- check with your...
Mail ballot
request by Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m; return: Must arrive at the county elections office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026 (by mail, drop box, or in person); no excuse needed
Election Day hours
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where to vote
Find your polling place with the Idaho election office's official lookup.
ID at the polls
Voters must show a photo ID at the polls: Idaho driver's license, Idaho identification card, passport or other federal photo ID, tribal ID card, or a concealed weapons license issued by an Idaho county sheriff.

Idaho 2026 Election Questions

Who is running for governor of Idaho in 2026?

The tracked 2026 candidates for governor of Idaho are Brad Little (R), Maxine Durand (D), Jill Kirkham (D), Terri Pickens (D), Mark Fitzpatrick (R). Candidate fields follow official election office filings; see the race card on this page for biographies and priorities.

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Idaho in 2026?

The tracked 2026 U.S. Senate candidates in Idaho are Jim Risch (R), David Roth (D), Todd Achilles (I). Candidate fields follow official election office filings; see the race card on this page for biographies and priorities.

When is the Idaho 2026 primary election?

Idaho's 2026 state primary was held on May 19, 2026; the general election is November 3, 2026. Check your registration and polling place with your state election office.

When is the voter registration deadline in Idaho for the November 2026 election?

To vote in Idaho's November 3, 2026 general election, register online by Friday, October 23, 2026; in person by Tuesday, November 3, 2026; same-day registration is available, per the state election office.

When does early voting start in Idaho for the November 2026 election?

Many Idaho counties offer early voting, beginning three weeks before an upcoming election.' Early voting is optional by county and dates/hours vary -- check with your...

What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Idaho for November 2026?

Idaho mail ballots: request by Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m; return: Must arrive at the county elections office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026 (by mail, drop box, or in person); no excuse needed, per the state election office.

Where do I vote in Idaho in November 2026?

Polling places are assigned by address. Use the Idaho election office's official lookup at https://voteidaho.gov to find yours; early-voting sites are listed there as well.

Find Your Exact Ballot

Enter an address to narrow statewide, congressional, county, and municipal races.

 Voting Resources

Registration, deadlines, and official election links for voters.

 Election Calendar

Track major 2026 dates and upcoming election milestones.
Note: State hubs summarize tracked places; exact ballot results depend on address and district boundaries.Profiles: Candidate data updates as official filings and campaign materials publish.