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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Brad Little is trading at 96% to win the Idaho Governor winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleGovernor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age72 years old (Feb 15, 1954)
GenderMale
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LocationIdaho
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Idaho — B.S., Agribusiness (1977)
Notable personal detailsBradley Jay Little is an American politician and Republican who has served as the 33rd governor of Idaho since 2019. Raised in Emmett, Idaho, he graduated from the University of Idaho with a B.S. in agribusiness and has worked in the ranching industry, along with experience in banking and manufacturing. He previously served in the Idaho Senate (2001–2009) and as Idaho’s lieutenant governor (2009–2019).
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Brad Little supports tax cuts, including lower income taxes, property tax relief, and tax relief framed as part of a business-friendly, low-debt budgeting approach. He also emphasizes balanced budgets, reduced regulation, and keeping government smaller and more efficient while maintaining investments in schools and infrastructure.
Healthcare
Brad Little supports keeping Medicaid expansion in place while tightening program costs and adding accountability measures. His healthcare record emphasizes rural health investment, physician workforce support, and market- or efficiency-oriented reforms rather than major public coverage expansion.
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Immigration & Border
Brad Little has backed stronger border security and immigration enforcement, including sending Idaho state police to the U.S.-Mexico border and signing an executive order to align Idaho agencies with federal immigration enforcement. He has also supported deporting illegal immigrants who pose threats and using state resources to assist federal enforcement efforts.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Brad Little has supported major abortion restrictions in Idaho, including signing a heartbeat abortion ban and a 2020 law prohibiting abortion except in limited circumstances. He described the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a return of abortion policy to the states and defended Idaho’s pro-life laws.
Climate & Energy
Brad Little’s energy posture emphasizes nuclear power, energy security, and regulatory restraint. He has backed advanced nuclear development and opposed the Lava Ridge wind project, describing it as part of an unsound energy agenda and directing state agencies to align with federal review efforts.
Public Safety & Guns
Brad Little has supported blocking federal gun-control actions in Idaho and signed legislation preventing state enforcement of Biden-era firearms restrictions. His record and endorsements point toward a pro-Second Amendment, law-enforcement-friendly approach rather than support for broader gun regulation.
Latest News
Brad Little is in the news because his campaign fundraising is being compared with a new independent challenger in the Idaho governor’s race. John Stegner has now qualified for the November ballot and officially launched his campaign. The report says Little has raised $2.1 million so far.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Brad Little for Idaho Governor winner?
President Donald Trump
Elected official
President Donald Trump endorsed Brad Little for reelection.
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