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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE

Brad Little

Candidate for Governor · Idaho

RepublicanConfirmed ballot candidate

THE PERSON

Background

Brad Little is Idaho governor and a rancher from Emmett. His campaign biography describes earlier service in the Idaho Senate and as lieutenant governor.

Roots

  • Rancher and businessman
  • Former Idaho senator
  • Former lieutenant governor
  • Governor

Education

  • University of Idaho · agricultural business degree, 1977

Background sources checked October 30, 2026.

THE POLICIES

Where they stand

Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.

THE ELECTION

Ballot & sources

Governor · November 3, 2026

Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.

Cassia County Idaho — November 3, 2026 general-election sample ballot, page 1 ↗

The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.