Brad Little
Republican candidate for governor of Idaho, the incumbent. Every point on this page links to its source. We don't grade candidates or tell you how to vote. As of 2026-10-08.
At a glance
| Party | Republican |
| Running for | Governor, Idaho |
Record
No offices on record in the sources we use.
Where they stand
In their own words, from their campaign and official websites, summarised in plain English.
Economy and cost of living
No stated position on their website.
Taxes and government spending
Little says he has delivered record tax relief over eight years and will keep lowering the tax burden, including by conforming Idaho's tax code with the federal One Big Beautiful Bill. He says he worked with the Legislature to balance the budget and rightsize spending in line with taxpayers' means.
“We have delivered record tax relief over the last eight years, and we continue to lower the tax burden on hardworking families”
Health care
Little's Leading Idaho plan calls for $75 million to refurbish state veterans' homes so each resident has their own room and bathroom, with new air systems and surfaces that guard against infection.
Social Security and Medicare
No stated position on their website.
Immigration and the border
Little sent five Idaho State Police troopers to Arizona for a 21-day mission to help with drug interdiction at the U.S.-Mexico border. He says the border situation results from Biden-Harris administration policies and that he supports Texas and Arizona's call for help from other states.
Abortion
No stated position on their website.
Energy and climate
Little's campaign says the country needs to bring back America First energy policies and asks supporters to sign a petition to that effect.
“We need to bring back America First energy policies.”
Guns
No stated position on their website.
Crime and policing
Little says he backs police and that Idaho will continue to defend them rather than defund them. His campaign points to a $60 million investment in Idaho police and an endorsement from the Idaho Fraternal Order of Police.
“While other states seek to defund the police, Idaho will continue to defend the police!”
Education
Little says he wants to keep investing record amounts in public schools and to protect public schools in the budget. He says Idaho made the largest single investment in public schools in state history and that he is continuing the LAUNCH workforce program.
Foreign policy and defense
No stated position on their website.
Elections and ethics in government
No stated position on their website.
Ratings and endorsements
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Money
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Praise, criticism and controversies
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From Semblen
Semblen analyzed 2 ads from Brad Little's campaign; 2 used at least one manipulation technique, most often Loaded Language, Bandwagon Appeal, Glittering Generalities. See the ads, the money and every candidate in this race →
Sources
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/404-2
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/american-energy-independence
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/gov-little-announces-record-tax-refunds
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/gov-littles-enduring-idaho-plan-clears-legislature
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/gov-littles-leading-idaho-plan-includes-a-75-million-investment-in-care-for-veterans
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/governor-little-announces-run-for-re-election-with-record-support-from-across-idaho
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/greatest-accomplishments
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/idaho-fraternal-order-of-police-endorses-brad-little
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/idaho-governor-outlines-plans-to-help-secure-u-s-mexico-border
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/idahos-record-surplus-1-4-billion-little-promises-more-tax-relief-key-investments
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/meet-brad
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/priorities
- https://www.bradlittleforidaho.com/republican-values
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