Idaho's Republican State Officials All Seeking Re-Election

Democratic challengers emerge, but GOP incumbents largely unchallenged in primaries

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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All of Idaho's statewide Republican officeholders, including the governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and more, are running for re-election in 2026. While Democratic challengers have emerged, the GOP incumbents are largely not facing Republican primary opponents, underscoring the Republican Party's dominance in the state.

Why it matters

Idaho has been a Republican stronghold for decades, with the GOP holding a supermajority in the state legislature since 1992 and last electing a Democrat to statewide office in 2002. The lack of Republican primary challengers to the incumbent officeholders suggests the party is confident in maintaining its grip on power in the state.

The details

All statewide constitutional offices in Idaho, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state controller, state treasurer, and superintendent of public instruction, are up for election in 2026. Republican incumbents are running for re-election in all of these races, and most are not facing primary challengers from within the GOP. However, several Democrats have filed to run, setting up general election matchups in the fall.

  • The candidate filing deadline was 5 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  • The Idaho primary election is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
  • The general election will take place on November 3, 2026.

The players

Brad Little

The incumbent Republican governor of Idaho, seeking a third term.

Raúl Labrador

The incumbent Republican attorney general of Idaho, seeking a second term.

Phil McGrane

The incumbent Republican secretary of state of Idaho, seeking a second term.

Debbie Critchfield

The incumbent Republican superintendent of public instruction, seeking a second term.

Brandon Woolf

The incumbent Republican state controller, seeking re-election.

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What’s next

The winners of the May 19 primary elections will advance to the November 3 general election.

The takeaway

Idaho's Republican dominance appears poised to continue, with the party's incumbent officeholders largely unchallenged in their primary bids. While Democratic challengers have emerged, the GOP's firm grip on statewide offices and the state legislature suggests the 2026 elections are unlikely to significantly alter the political landscape in the Gem State.