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Brad Little

Republican · ID · Governor of Idaho

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Incumbent Republican Governor of Idaho (since 2019), seeking a third term in 2026. Former Lieutenant Governor and state senator.

Where Brad Little stands, based on their records

Supports

Environment and Public Health (1 record), Anti-Corruption (1 record), Government Efficiency (2 records),

Campaign Finance Information — Governor

Campaign Finance Information · Governor · November 3, 2026

Data last updated September 3, 2026

Raised
$2,242,686
Spent
$1,400,311
Cash on hand
$1,007,200

Totals are the Idaho Secretary of State's official figures for this registration. Contribution-size breakdowns are built from the state's transaction search, which can omit contributions from some filed reports. Idaho does not collect donor occupation or employer.

Direct contributions by size
  • $5,000+$1,410,000
  • $1,000-$4,999$533,963
  • $500-$999$109,918
  • $250-$499$59,160
  • $100-$249$70,954
  • $1-$99$48,875

Spending by outside groups

Outside groups, such as PACs and super PACs, spend this money on the race. The candidate's campaign does not spend it, and none of it goes to the candidate.

Outside groups spent $7,567 to support this candidate.

Groups that spent money supporting this candidate (4)
  • Magic Valley Voter Action$5,777
  • North Idaho Republicans PAC$1,219
  • Idaho Chooses Life$446
  • Dan Sheckler$125

Outside groups spent $7 to oppose this candidate.

Groups that spent money opposing this candidate (1)
  • Jeannette L Howard$7

Source: Idaho Secretary of State Sunshine Portal · 2026 cycle · sunshine.voteidaho.gov

Track record

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 1 support

  • Brad Little issued Executive Order 2021-08 repealing Executive Order 2021-07 and restoring local authority over public-health measures.

    May 28, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

Track record — Anti-Corruption

Anti-Corruption · 1 support

  • Brad Little signed Idaho Executive Orders 2020-01 and 2020-02, establishing zero-based regulation and requiring transparency for agency guidance documents.

    January 16, 2020Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 2 support

  • Brad Little signed Executive Order 2025-05 directing executive-branch agencies to examine consolidation, reduce contract costs, streamline boards, and reduce General Fund spending by three percent while excluding K-12 public schools.

    August 15, 2025Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

  • Brad Little signed Idaho Executive Orders 2020-01 and 2020-02, establishing zero-based regulation and requiring transparency for agency guidance documents.

    January 16, 2020Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 3 support

  • Brad Little signed Executive Order 2025-05 directing executive-branch agencies to examine consolidation, reduce contract costs, streamline boards, and reduce General Fund spending by three percent while excluding K-12 public schools.

    August 15, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

  • Brad Little signed House Bill 345, the Medicaid Reform and Cost Containment Act, changing Idaho's Medicaid program to balance healthcare access and program spending.

    March 19, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

  • Brad Little signed Executive Order 2020-05 reducing non-coronavirus General Fund spending authority by one percent during the coronavirus response.

    March 27, 2020Supports Government Spending Reduction

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support

  • Brad Little ordered $39.3 million transferred to Idaho's Disaster Emergency Account through Executive Order 2020-06 during the coronavirus response.

    March 27, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

Track record — Public Education Quality

Public Education Quality · 1 support

  • Brad Little signed House Bill 304 providing $100 million in property-tax relief, including $50 million for public-school facilities.

    March 26, 2025Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction

Personal Income Tax Reduction · 1 support

  • Brad Little signed House Bill 93 creating Idaho's Parental Choice Tax Credit program.

    February 27, 2025Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

Track record — Data Privacy

Data Privacy · 1 support

  • Issued an executive order on December 14, 2022 banning TikTok on state-issued devices and networks, citing the security risk from the Chinese government.

    December 14, 2022Supports Data Privacy

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 1 support

  • Brad Little signed Executive Order 2021-04 banning Idaho government entities from requiring COVID-19 vaccine passports for public services or facility access.

    April 7, 2021Supports Civil Rights

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 1 support

  • Brad Little signed House Bill 304 providing $100 million in property-tax relief, including $50 million for public-school facilities.

    March 26, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

Track record — General

General · 3 records

  • Signed a 287(g) Warrant Service Officer agreement with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on August 28, 2026. It authorises designated Idaho Department of Correction staff to serve federal immigration warrants on people held in Idaho prisons and to hand them to federal custody once their Idaho sentences are complete.

    August 28, 2026

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched September 5, 2026

  • Brad Little signed Executive Order 2025-01 directing Idaho agencies to cooperate with the federal review of the Lava Ridge Wind Project and participate in public forums.

    January 22, 2025

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

  • Brad Little signed Executive Order 2024-07 directing state agencies and county clerks to validate voter registrations and review voter rolls for non-citizens.

    July 9, 2024

    Source: gov.idaho.gov · researched August 9, 2026

Race Brad Little is in:

  • Governor · November 3, 2026 · Idaho · incumbent

Profile last researched July 15, 2026.