Brad Little
Governor of Idaho since 2019. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2030.
Governor of IdahoBorn 1954
- In office
- 7 yrs
- Since 2019
- Last margin
- +24.7
- Won 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Governing with the legislature
Party control of each branch at the start of each year, with seats held.
| Branch | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| State Senate | R 28–7 | R 28–7 | R 28–7 | R 29–6 | R 28–7 | R 28–7 | R 28–7 | R 29–6 | R 28–7 |
| House of Representatives | R 57–13 | R 57–13 | R 56–14 | R 59–11 | R 56–14 | R 57–13 | R 59–11 | R 61–9 | R 56–14 |
- As elected, not yet seated
Source: 99chambers state government history (Klarner, MEDSL, results archive)
Bills signed and vetoed
Each session’s bills that reached Little’s desk.
- 68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)336 · 1 vetoed
- 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)344 · 4 vetoed
- Signed
- Vetoed in full
- Partial (line-item) vetoes count as signed.
Notable vetoes
- H 975 · APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal year 2027. · vetoed Apr 2026
- H 978 · APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for… · signed Apr 2026 with partial vetoes
- H 674 · TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE – Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the discontinuation of telecommunication service. · vetoed Apr 2026
- H 758 · DAYCARE LICENSING – Amends existing law to provide for supervision requirements while a child is sleeping and to establish an exception… · vetoed Apr 2026
- H 968 · APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. · signed Apr 2026 with partial vetoes
Source: Open States bills and actionsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
In office
- Term
- 2nd term as governor of Idaho; re-elected, the 3rd begins Jan 2027
- Term limit
- None in Idaho
- Next election
- November 5, 2030
Career
Offices held, and every time Little was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Statewide races are measured against the state’s presidential vote in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | State | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Idaho Governor | Won | R+24.7 | R+37.5 | −12.8 |
| 2022 | Governor of Idaho | Won | R+40.2 | — | — |
| 2018 | Governor of Idaho | Won | R+21.6 | — | — |
| 2008 | Idaho State Senate, District 11 | Won | R+55.1 | — | — |
| 2006 | Idaho State Senate, District 11 | Won | R+54.1 | — | — |
| 2004 | Idaho State Senate, District 11 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2002 | Idaho State Senate, District 11 | Won | R+52.4 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Idaho Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
How we know Little
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Wikidata Q4954097
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET