Governor elections in Idaho

48 elections · 1789–present · popular vote
Elections won
R 30 · D 1848 gubernatorial elections since 1890
Last decided by
40.2 pts2022, Brad Little over Stephen Heidt
Closest ever
0.30 pts1942, C. A. Bottolfsen over Chase Clark
Longest streak
8 in a rowRepublican, 1994–2022
Next election
2026Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Idaho's governor is Republican Brad Little; Little won the most recent race by 40.2 points in 2022. Little has held the office since 2018. The 2022 race put Little ahead of Stephen Heidt, 40.2 points clear. Across 48 elections since 1890, Republicans have won 30 and Democrats 18. Of those, the closest was 1942, decided by 0.30 points; the widest 1896, by 54.4 points.