Who’s running for Idaho governor in the May primary? Hear from the candidates
A crowded field of candidates is vying for Idaho governor in the primary this month.
Eight Republicans are running, including incumbent Gov. Brad Little, who is seeking his third term in office.
The challengers include Sean Calvert Crystal, Mark Fitzpatrick, Daniel C. Fowler, Ethan Giles, Ron James, Lisa Marie and Justin R. Plante. Four Democrats are also running — Maxine Durand, Jill Kirkham, Terri Pickens and Chanelle Torrez. A total of 17 candidates are running for the position among all parties.
Little, who has served as governor since 2019, has championed investments in education and programs that seek to improve the number of Idaho students who go on to higher education or other workforce training programs. He also has pushed for tax relief.
Over the past several years, Little also has signed into law a series of bills targeting transgender people, including Idaho’s recently passed bathroom bill that makes it a misdemeanor, and then a felony, to use a bathroom or changing room that doesn’t align with someone’s sex assigned at birth.
The Idaho Statesman sent surveys to each of the 12 Republican and Democratic candidates ahead of the May 19 primary. The Statesman asked candidates about their priorities, and their perspectives on issues including healthcare, budget cuts and immigration. Torrez did not respond to the survey.
Candidate responses are presented below, unedited. The survey from Democratic candidates is below the one listing the Republican candidates. Readers can use the slider at the bottom of each graphic to see all of the candidates’ responses.
To learn more about these and other local races, check out the Idaho Statesman’s Voter Guide.
