Brad Little

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says he and the Legislature delivered historic tax relief and record investments in schools, public safety and infrastructure.[1],[2]
• Says Idaho will keep leading the nation in cutting regulations, citing a 95 percent cut or simplification of state regulations.[1],[2]
• Calls education his top priority and says his 2026 budget plan shielded K-12 public schools from cuts while balancing the budget without tax increases.[3]
• Says he wants Idaho to be a place where young people choose to stay and former residents choose to return.[4],[5]

Background

• Governor, State of Idaho · 2019–present[5]
• Lieutenant Governor, State of Idaho · 2009–2019[4],[5]
• State Senator (Majority Caucus Chair), Idaho Senate · 2001–2009[4],[5]
• Rancher, Family sheep and cattle ranch, Emmett[4],[5]

Education

• B.S., Agribusiness, University of Idaho[4],[5]

Where they stand

• Taxes
  Cites "historic tax relief" passed with the Legislature; his 2026 budget plan proposed balancing the budget without raising taxes and conforming Idaho to federal tax cuts.[2],[3]
• Education
  Signed House Bill 93 in 2025, creating the $50 million Parental Choice Tax Credit for private and home school expenses, and says Idaho can have strong public schools and school choice.[6]
• Health Care
  Proposed reducing Medicaid spending in 2026 to balance the budget without repealing Medicaid expansion; cites federal funds for rural health care access.[3],[7]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports hosting a U.S. Department of Energy nuclear lifecycle innovation campus in Idaho, saying it would create jobs and strengthen energy security; signed a memorandum of understanding with the department that includes accepting out-of-state spent nuclear fuel.[8]
• Abortion
  Signed Senate Bill 1385 in 2020, which made performing an abortion a crime in almost all cases; his campaign lists "promoting pro-life policies" among his accomplishments.[2],[9]
• Immigration
  Cites Idaho missions to the southern border and "Operation No Return" to remove people in the country illegally who are charged with crimes.[2]
• Public Safety
  Cites pay increases and added resources for Idaho law enforcement.[2]

Voting record

Brad Little has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words