Education
Supports adequate public-school funding.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
John R. Stegner
Candidate for Governor · Idaho
THE PERSON
Background
John Stegner is a former Idaho Supreme Court justice and Latah County district judge raised in Grangeville. His campaign describes pioneering drug and treatment courts.
Roots
- Former Idaho Supreme Court justice
- Former Latah County district judge
- Drug and treatment court work
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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.
Healthcare
Supports broader healthcare access.
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Supports keeping public lands publicly owned.
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Supports local residents deciding whether data centers are built in their communities.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.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.