Government
Proposes county self-rule and transferring state tax collection and service decisions to counties; legal feasibility is not established.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Paul Sand
Candidate for Governor · Idaho
THE PERSON
Background
Paul Sand describes ten years of city-council service and long-term property and business ownership in Idaho. His October 3 campaign update discusses his 2026 governor campaign.
Roots
- Former city council member
- Business and property owner
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.
Taxes
Supports substantial cuts to state agencies and taxes.
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Opposes privatization of Idaho’s public lands.
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Opposes open borders and public benefits for immigrants, including legal immigrants.
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Opposes abortion as a stated campaign position.
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Opposes narcotic-drug legalization.
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.