Idaho: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Idaho on the mapKey dates
- Voter pre-registration deadline: October 23, 2026. Your county clerk must receive your registration by 5 p.m. local time. You can also register at your polling place on Election Day.
- Absentee ballot application deadline: October 23, 2026. Your county clerk must receive your application by 5 p.m. local time. Completed ballots must arrive by 8 p.m. on November 3.
- Early voting (in-person absentee) ends: October 30, 2026. Each county sets its own early voting dates and hours, but all early voting ends at 5 p.m. on October 30. Check with your county clerk.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.
Official election information: vote.gov
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
U.S. Senator
This seat has a six-year term. Republican incumbent Jim Risch, first elected in 2008, is running for a fourth term.
Not yet checked against the state's official candidate list. Confirm on your sample ballot.
- Todd Achilles Independent · Challenger
- Natalie M Fleming Independent · Challenger
- Matt Loesby Libertarian · Challenger
- Jim Risch Republican · Incumbent
Jim Risch is a Republican who has served as a U.S. Senator from Idaho since 2009. He is running for a fourth six-year term in the November 3, 2026 general election. He chairs the…
Governor
This seat has a four-year term. Republican incumbent Brad Little is running for a third term. In Idaho the lieutenant governor is elected separately, not on a joint ticket.
Some guides also list Jacob Burnett, who may be a write-in candidate. Check your sample ballot.
- Brad Little Republican · Incumbent
- Terri Pickens Democratic · Challenger
- Pro-Life Constitution · Challenger
- Paul Sand Libertarian · Challenger
- John R. Stegner Independent · Challenger
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