Idaho Governor Brad Little Advances in Gubernatorial Race

Idaho Governor Brad Little has set his sights on a third term after successfully navigating a competitive Republican primary election.

On Tuesday, he secured 59% of the vote against seven other candidates, as reported by the Associated Press.

Little will now face Terri Pickens, a public defender and head of Pickens Law, P.A., who won the Democratic primary with 61% of the votes.

Last year, former President Donald Trump endorsed Little for re-election, stating he would fiercely advocate for “Idaho Values, promote farmers and ranchers, grow the economy, cut taxes and regulations, bolster security at the border, support the military and law enforcement, and protect the Second Amendment.”

In his campaign, Little has focused heavily on issues like deregulation, school choice, and tax reductions.

His political journey began in 2001 when he was elected to the Idaho State Senate. Subsequently, he served as lieutenant governor from 2009 until he became governor in 2018.

In Idaho’s 1st House district, incumbent Representative Russ Fulcher won his primary with 78%. He will now face farmer Kaylee Peterson, who won the Democratic primary with 87% of the vote, according to the Associated Press.

In House District 2, another incumbent, Mike Simpson, secured his GOP primary victory with 63%. He will compete against attorney Ellie Gilbreath, who won the Democrat primary election with 72% of the votes.

It’s worth noting that Idaho has no term limits for its governor, meaning Little can continue to pursue his position until he is voted out.