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2026 Idaho Elections & races

Track Idaho election odds, candidates, polls, key dates, market volume and race movement across the 2026 races on Prediction Edge.

Overview

Idaho's 2026 ballot is led by a governor's race in which Republican incumbent Brad Little is seeking a third term, alongside a US Senate contest where Republican Jim Risch is running for a fourth term. Both of the state's US House seats and every statewide constitutional office, including attorney general, are also up on November 3, together with all 105 seats in the Idaho Legislature. Party nominees were set in the closed primary held May 19, 2026. This Prediction Edge hub connects live market odds for Idaho's races with candidate pages, polling context, official election dates and market-moving updates through the general election.

2026 Idaho Election Snapshot

Primary Election
May 19, 2026
General Election
Nov 3, 2026
Main Statewide Race
Incumbent: Brad Little
Primary System
Closed primary
Major Offices
Governor, US Senate, US House, Attorney General
Partisan Lean
Strong Republican
Not a core swing state
Early Voting
County-option early voting may run from the third Monday before Election Day through the Friday before Election Day.
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Odds, polls, candidates, market volume, race pages and alerts

Key Idaho Races to Watch in 2026

Idaho Governor Races 2026

Republican Gov. Brad Little is seeking a third term; Idaho sets no term limits on the office. He won the May 19 Republican primary and faces Democratic nominee Terri Pickens in the November 3 general election.

Idaho Governor winner?
$2.6KNov 7, 2026
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Idaho US Senate Races 2026

Republican Sen. Jim Risch, seeking a fourth term, won the May 19 primary and faces Democrat David Roth in November 2026. A separate tracked market covers Idaho's other Senate seat, held by Mike Crapo, next on the ballot in 2028.

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Idaho US House Races 2026

Both Idaho House seats are on the 2026 ballot. Republican incumbents Russ Fulcher (ID-01) and Mike Simpson (ID-02) won their May 19 primaries and face Democrats Kaylee Peterson and Ellie Gilbreath, respectively, in November.

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Idaho Attorney General Races 2026

Republican Attorney General Raul Labrador is seeking a second term in 2026. Unopposed in the May 19 Republican primary, he faces Democratic nominee Lori Hickman, an Idaho attorney, in the November 3 general election.

Who will win the Attorney General race in Idaho?
$633Nov 7, 2026
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2026 Idaho Elections Calendar

  1. Idaho 2026 primary
  2. Idaho 2026 general election
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Idaho Candidates Running in 2026

Explore candidate pages for Idaho's major 2026 races — odds, polling, fundraising, endorsements and news.

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2026 Idaho Elections FAQ

When is the 2026 Idaho primary election?
The 2026 Idaho primary election is on May 19, 2026.
When is the 2026 Idaho general election?
The 2026 Idaho general election is on Nov 3, 2026.
What races are on the ballot in Idaho in 2026?
Idaho's November 3, 2026 ballot includes the governor's race, the US Senate seat held by Jim Risch, both US House districts, and every statewide constitutional office, including lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, controller, treasurer and superintendent of public instruction, plus all 105 seats in the Idaho Legislature.
How does Idaho's primary work?
Idaho uses a closed primary, held May 19 in 2026. Voters generally must be registered with a party to receive its ballot: the Republican primary is limited to registered Republicans, while the Democratic Party opens its primary to unaffiliated voters. Unaffiliated voters may affiliate with a party as late as election day. Nominations are decided by plurality, with no primary runoff.
Why is the 2026 Idaho Governor race important?
Idaho's governorship tops the 2026 ballot, and incumbent Republican Brad Little is seeking a third term; Idaho places no term limits on the office. The race sets the direction of state policy for the next four years. The May 19 primary settled the matchup: Little won renomination over intraparty challengers, and Terri Pickens won the Democratic nomination ahead of the November 3 general election.
Where can I follow Idaho election odds?
Follow live Idaho election odds, candidate standings, polls and market-moving updates on this Prediction Edge Idaho hub.

2026 Statewide Elections and Races