Brad Little

Brad Little grew up on his family's sheep and cattle ranch in Emmett and has worked in ranching throughout his professional life.¹ He married Teresa Soulen of Weiser in 1978; they have two sons, Adam and David, and six grandchildren.¹

Little earned an agribusiness degree from the University of Idaho and also developed experience in banking and manufacturing.¹ His work beyond the ranch included leadership in agricultural organizations dealing with grazing, timber and public lands, along with involvement in business, education and philanthropy organizations.¹

Appointed to a vacant state Senate seat in 2001, Little subsequently won four consecutive Senate terms and became majority caucus chair before becoming lieutenant governor in 2009.¹ He became governor in 2019 and won reelection in 2022.¹ In 2025, he signed the law creating Idaho's private education tax credit, which the state Supreme Court upheld in 2026.²³⁴

His agenda emphasizes reducing regulation, preserving tax relief and supporting workforce training through Idaho LAUNCH.⁵ He describes LAUNCH as a way to prepare young Idahoans for jobs in healthcare, teaching and the mechanical trades.⁵ He seeks a third term against Democrat Terri Pickens and other candidates, including independent John Stegner, with education funding, housing affordability and state budget choices among the questions facing voters.⁶