Governor
November 3, 2026 · Idaho · Statewide · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: High · 71 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 1,934,262 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 1,934,262) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 71.5, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
High representation + unknown decisiveness → High vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Governor is responsible for:
- Running the state government and its agencies
- Proposing the state budget
- Signing state bills into law, or vetoing them
- Appointing state officials and, in many states, judges
- Commanding the state National Guard during emergencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Brad Little
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Incumbent Republican Governor of Idaho (since 2019), seeking a third term in 2026. Former Lieutenant Governor and state senator.
John R. Stegner
Independent · declared
Independent nominee for statewide office in Idaho in the 2026 general election.
Marvin Richardson
Constitution · declared
Constitution nominee for statewide office in Idaho in the 2026 general election.
Melissa-Sue Robinson
Libertarian · declared
Libertarian nominee for statewide office in Idaho in the 2026 general election.
Paul Sand
Libertarian · declared
Libertarian nominee for statewide office in Idaho in the 2026 general election.
Terri Pickens
Democratic · declared
Democratic nominee for statewide office in Idaho in the 2026 general election.
Election sources
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Source: thegreenpapers.com