Education
Supports repealing the private-school voucher program, higher teacher pay, rural schools, pre-K and full-time kindergarten.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Terri Pickens
Candidate for Governor · Idaho
THE PERSON
Background
Terri Pickens grew up in Pocatello. She worked as a Nez Perce County public defender and founded Pickens Law in Boise in 2008.
Roots
- Attorney
- Former public defender
- Pickens Law founder
Education
- University of Southern California · BA in political science, 1994
- University of Idaho · JD, 1998
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.
Labor
Supports unions, safe workplaces and living wages.
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Opposes privatizing public lands.
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Supports small businesses and a stable tax structure.
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Supports affordable and accessible care; this page gives no detailed financing plan.
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.