Trump-backed governor wins GOP primary for third term after running on deregulation and tax cuts
Idaho Governor Brad Little has won the GOP primary for a third term, defeating seven challengers. His campaign focused on deregulation, tax cuts, and controversial legislation regarding transgender bathroom access. Little received a strong endorsement from former President Donald Trump prior to the election.
- ▪Brad Little defeated seven opponents in Idaho's Republican gubernatorial primary.
- ▪He ran on a platform of deregulation, school choice, and tax cuts.
- ▪Little signed one of the nation's most far-reaching transgender bathroom laws earlier this year.
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Politics Trump-backed governor wins GOP primary for third term after running on deregulation and tax cuts Brad Little signed one of the nation's most far-reaching transgender bathroom laws and ran on deregulation and tax cuts By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 20, 2026 12:05am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Idaho was 'DOGE before DOGE existed,' Gov. Brad Little says Republican Idaho Gov. Brad Little weighs in on the state's Board of Education policies and the banning of DEI initiatives in public universities and provides advice to other states. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, is one step closer to a third term after vanquishing a crowded field of challengers on Tuesday.
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