Idaho Democrats choose small business owner in uphill race against incumbent GOP governor
Idaho Democrats have selected Terri Pickens, a small business owner and attorney, to challenge incumbent Republican Governor Brad Little in the upcoming election. Pickens won the Democratic primary but faces significant challenges in a state that has not elected a Democratic governor in 36 years. Little, endorsed by Donald Trump, is considered a strong candidate for re-election.
- ▪Terri Pickens won the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Idaho.
- ▪Governor Brad Little is seeking a third term and has been endorsed by Donald Trump.
- ▪The Cook Political Report rates Little's re-election bid as 'Solid Republican.'
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Politics Idaho Democrats choose small business owner in uphill race against incumbent GOP governor Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner has also launched an independent bid to unseat the governor By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 19, 2026 11:42pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Kamala Harris pushes left-wing policies ahead of midterms Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram discusses former Vice President Kamala Harris' proposed reforms ahead of midterm elections. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, will face Democratic candidate Terri Pickens in November as he vies for a third term.
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