Who’s running for Caldwell mayor? Explore the candidates in our Voter Guide
Three candidates are running for mayor of Caldwell in the Nov. 4 election.
Mayor Jarom Wagoner is running for re-election against Eric Phillips, the former director of student safety and emergency operations for the Caldwell School District, and Brad Doty, president of the City Council.
The winner will serve a four-year term.
Wagoner, who previously served on the City Council and in the Idaho Legislature, first took office as mayor in 2022 after winning by a landslide in a runoff election.
The Idaho Statesman sent surveys to each of the candidates, and their responses are presented below, unedited. In their responses, the candidates addressed issues such as how to handle growth, public safety and traffic. Swipe below to see all the candidates, or click on the scroll bar at the bottom.
Learn more about this race and other local elections at IdahoStatesman.com/Election. Find more Treasure Valley candidate Q&As like this in the Statesman’s Voter Guide.
This story was originally published October 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM.
