Here is a list of candidates running for national and state offices in 2026.
Legend for Other: C = Constitution, I = Independent, L = Libertarian, U = Unaffiliated
United States Senate
Incumbent: James Risch (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| David Roth* | James Risch* | Todd Achilles (I)* |
| Brad Moore* | Joe Evans* | Natalie Fleming (I)* |
| Nikolas 007 Bonds* | Josh Roy* | Matt Loesby (L)* |
| Denny LaVe* |
United States House of Representatives – Dist. 1
Incumbent: Russ Fulcher (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Kaylee Peterson* | Russ Fulcher* | Sarah Zabel (I)* |
| Ken Brungardt* | Joseph P Morrison* | Brendon J Gomez (C)* |
| Andy Briner* |
Idaho Governor
Incumbent: Brad Little (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Terri Pickens* | Brad Little* | John Stegner (I)* |
| Stephen Heidt | Daniel C Fowler* | Melissa-Sue Robinson [L]* |
| Chanelle Torrez* | Ethan Giles* | Paul Sand (L)* |
| Maxine Durand* | Justin R Plante* | Jacob Burnett (I)* |
| Jill C Kirkham* | Lisa Marie* | Pro-Life (C)* |
| Mark Fitzpatrick* | ||
| Ron James* | ||
| Sean Calvert Crystal* | ||
Idaho Lieutenant Governor
Incumbent: Scott Bedke (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Eric Myricks* | Scott Bedke* | |
Idaho Secretary of State
Incumbent: Phil McGrane (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Shawn Keenan* | Phil McGrane* | |
Idaho Treasurer
Incumbent: Julie A Ellsworth (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Kevin A Jones* | Julie A Ellsworth* | |
Idaho State Controller
Incumbent: Brandon D Woolf (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Rakesh Mohan* | Brandon D Woolf* | |
Idaho Attorney General
Incumbent: Raul Labrador (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Lori Hickman* | Raul Labrador* | |
Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction
Incumbent: Debbie Critchfield (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Becky Sundin Mitchell* | Debbie Critchfield* | |
Idaho State Senate – District 6
Incumbent: Dan Foreman (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Robin Weldy* | Dan Foreman* | |
| Richard Gayler* | Lori McCann* |
Idaho State Senate – District 7
Incumbent: Cindy Carlson (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Patrice Yeatter* | Cindy Carlson* | |
Idaho State House – District 6A
Incumbent: Lori McCann (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Trish Carter-Goodheart* | Colton Bennett* | |
| Bryce Blankenship* | Cindy Agidius* | |
| Ryan Wayne Augusta* | James Spencer* |
Idaho State House – District 6B
Incumbent: Brandon Mitchell (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Kathy Dawes* | Brandon Mitchell* | |
| Kenneth D Williams* |
Idaho State House – District 7A
Incumbent: Kyle Harris (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Larry Nostrant* | Kyle Harris* | |
| Michael G Collins* |
Idaho State House – District 7B
Incumbent: Charlie Shepherd (R)
| Democrat | Republican | Other |
| Pete Gertonson* | Charlie Shepherd* | |
| Maureen Anderson* |
This information was compiled on February 6, 2026 and updated using information from candidate websites, balletpedia.org, https://www.idahoednews.org/news/find-out-who-is-running-for-legislative-seats/, and https://voteidaho.gov
We believe the information is accurate, but will be updating this page as we learn more. Some candidates in Idaho Districts 6 & 7 have not yet announced.
Updated February 25, 2026
Updated February 26, 2026
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