2022 Idaho gubernatorial election

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2022 Idaho gubernatorial election
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Brad Little
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The 2022 Idaho gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the next governor of Idaho. Incumbent Republican governor Brad Little, who was first elected in 2018, will be eligible to seek a second term but has not indicated if he will do so.

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

  • Steve Bradshaw, Bonner County commissioner[1]
  • Ammon Bundy, anti-government activist and leader of the Occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge[2][3][4]
  • Jeff Cotton, attorney[5]
  • Ed Humphreys, financial advisor and Region IV chair of the Idaho Republican Party[6][7]
  • Lisa Marie, businesswoman and perennial candidate[5]
  • Janice McGeachin, lieutenant governor of Idaho[8][9][10]
  • Cody Usabel[11][12]
Republican candidates[a]
  • Financial advisor
    Ed Humphreys
    from
    Eagle
  • Activist
    Ammon Bundy
    from
    Emmett
  • Businesswoman
    Lisa Marie
    from
    Boise
  • Lieutenant Governor
    Janice McGeachin
    from
    Idaho Falls

Withdrew[]

Potential[]

Declined[]

Endorsements[]

Janice McGeachin
U.S. Executive Branch officials
  • Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States[18]
State legislators (current and former)
  • Chad Christensen, representative for Idaho's 32nd legislative district, Seat B[19]
  • Tammy Nichols representative for Idaho's 11th legislative district, Seat B[20]
  • Bryan Zollinger former representative for Idaho's 33rd legislative district, Seat B (2016-2020)[21][22]
Individuals
  • Todd Engel, former wrongfully convicted prisoner[23]
  • Eric McGilp, former chair of the Boise County Republican Party
  • Cornel Rasor, former Bonner County, Idaho commissioner[24]
Organizations
  • Three Percenters[25]
Ammon Bundy
U.S. Representatives (current and former)
  • Ron Paul, former U.S. Representative (R-TX), candidate for President in 1988, 2008 and 2012[26]
Individuals
  • Roger Stone, conservative political consultant and lobbyist [27]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

  • Melissa Sue Robinson, perennial candidate[28]
  • Shelby Rognstad, mayor of Sandpoint[29]
  • Robert Dempsay, president of the Paul city council[7][30][31]

Potential[]

  • Paulette Jordan, former state representative, nominee for governor in 2018, and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020[7]
  • Lauren McLean, mayor of Boise[7]

Declined[]

  • AJ Balukoff, former Boise School District trustee, nominee for governor in 2014, and candidate in 2018[29]

Constitution primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

  • Pro-Life, organic strawberry farmer and perennial candidate[32]
  • Chantyrose Davison[33]

Independents[]

Declared[]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[35] Solid R October 5, 2021
Inside Elections[36] Solid R September 29, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] Safe R September 15, 2021

See also[]

Notes[]

  1. ^ The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.

References[]

  1. ^ "Commissioner Bradshaw Announces for Idaho Governor". July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  2. ^ KTVB Staff (May 21, 2021). "Ammon Bundy files paperwork to run for Idaho governor". KTVB. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Colley, Bill (June 10, 2021). "Ammon Bundy to Officially Announce for Idaho Governor". KLIX (AM). Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  4. ^ Miller, Kevin (June 18, 2021). "AMMON BUNDY ANNOUNCES RUN FOR GOVERNOR". KIDO. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "McGeachin becomes 7th candidate to file preliminary paperwork for run for governor in 2022". idahopress.com. Idaho Press. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  6. ^ Humphreys, Ed. "Ed Humphreys For Governor".
  7. ^ a b c d e "Politics1 - Online Guide to Idaho Politics".
  8. ^ Cillizza, Chris. "This governor's biggest coronavirus critic is his own lieutenant governor". CNN.
  9. ^ Malloy, Chuck. "McGeachin could win a governor's race". Idaho State Journal.
  10. ^ "Idaho Lt. Gov. McGeachin to run for governor in 2022". ktvb.com. KTVB. May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  11. ^ "Usabel for Governor 2022". Facebook. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  12. ^ "McGeachin becomes 7th candidate to file preliminary paperwork for run for governor in 2022". idahopress.com. Idaho Press. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  13. ^ "Fundraising for 2022: Little, Critchfield build big early advantages". idahoednews.org. August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  14. ^ "Rep. Scott Bedke announces lieutenant governor bid". ktvb.com. KTVB. May 27, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  15. ^ Hare, Candice (May 24, 2021). "Little reacts to Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin 2022 Gubernatorial race bid". KMVT. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  16. ^ "Idaho gubernatorial primary grows crowded with 11 candidates". KIVI. Associated Press. July 6, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  17. ^ "Raul Labrador wants to be Idaho's next attorney general". Boise State Public Radio. November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  18. ^ Montellaro, Zach. "Trump endorses rival against Idaho Gov. Brad Little". POLITICO. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  19. ^ Christensen, Chad (June 17, 2021). "Yes!". Facebook. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  20. ^ "Candidate for governor, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin and other wave to the crowd of a few hundred before her speech. Also pictured is Rep. Tammy Nichols at left, 2020 candidate for District 17 Brittany Love and Machele Hughes Hamilton". Facebook. Daniel Murphy. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  21. ^ "Bryan Zollinger — Region 6 Director". Facebook.com. Janice McGeachin for Governor. August 19, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  22. ^ Vanderklippe, Nathan (November 11, 2021). "In Idaho, Janice McGeachin has fashioned herself in Trump's image. His endorsement could elevate her standing in governor's race". theglobeandmail.com. Retrieved December 24, 2021. In Idaho, Janice McGeachin has fashioned herself in Trump’s image. His endorsement could elevate her standing in governor’s race
  23. ^ "Todd Engel Endorses Janice McGeachin for Idaho Governor!". facebook.com. Janice McGeachin for Governor. November 23, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021. During my first year of service as Lt. Governor, I was criticized by some for sending love and support to an Idahoan who had been wrongfully convicted. Fortunately, justice prevailed and today Todd Engel is a free man. I will always stand for due process and justice for Idaho citizens. I am proud to count Todd as a friend and supporter in the fight for freedom.
  24. ^ "Cornel Rasor — Region 1 Director". Facebook. Janice McGeachin for Governor. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  25. ^ Holmes, Brian (June 9, 2021). "Militia group endorses McGeachin for Idaho governor". KTVB. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  26. ^ "Press Release: Ron Paul Endorses Ammon Bundy for Idaho Governor". IdahoDispatch.com. Ammon Bundy for Governor. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  27. ^ Bundy, Ammon (October 17, 2021). "I am pleased to announce that Roger Stone has endorsed me for Governor of Idaho". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 23, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  28. ^ KMVT Staff (June 2, 2021). "Democrat announces candidacy for Idaho governor". KMVT. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  29. ^ a b Richert, Kevin (November 9, 2021). "Sandpoint mayor enters governor's race". Idaho Education News. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  30. ^ lwelch@magicvalley.com, LAURIE WELCH. "Paul man announces run for governor's office". Twin Falls Times-News.
  31. ^ "Mayor & Council - Contact Info". cityofpaul.org. City of Paul, ID. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  32. ^ "ProLife Idaho - Vote by Principle!". Pro-Life for Governor.
  33. ^ "Filtered by Campaign: Chantyrose Davison". sos.idaho.gov. Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  34. ^ "John Dionne | Dionne Idaho Governor 2022". John Joseph Dionne Jr. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  35. ^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  36. ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  37. ^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.

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