Idaho gubernatorial election, 2022
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Governor of Idaho |
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Democratic primary Republican primary General election |
Election details |
Filing deadline: March 11, 2022 |
Primary: May 17, 2022 General: November 8, 2022 Pre-election incumbent(s): Brad Little (Republican) |
How to vote |
Poll times: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Idaho |
Race ratings |
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican |
Ballotpedia analysis |
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Idaho executive elections |
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Idaho held an election for governor on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. The filing deadline was March 11, 2022.
Incumbent Brad Little won election in the general election for Governor of Idaho.
This was one of 36 gubernatorial elections that took place place in 2022. The governor serves as a state's top executive official and is the only executive office that is elected in all 50 states. At the time of the 2022 elections, there were 28 Republican governors and 22 Democratic governors. Click here for a map with links to our coverage of all 50 states' responses to the pandemic and here for an overview of all 36 gubernatorial elections that took place in 2022.
Heading into the 2022 elections, there were 23 Republican trifectas, 14 Democratic trifectas, and 13 divided governments where neither party held trifecta control. There were 23 Republican triplexes, 18 Democratic triplexes, and nine divided governments where neither party held triplex control.
A state government trifecta refers to a situation where one party controls a state's governorship and majorities in both chambers of the state legislature. A state government triplex refers to a situation where the governor, attorney general, and secretary of state are all members of the same political party. For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:
- Idaho gubernatorial election, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primary)
- Idaho gubernatorial election, 2022 (May 17 Republican primary)
Candidates and election results
General election
General election for Governor of Idaho
The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Idaho on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Brad Little (R) | 60.5 | 358,598 | |
Stephen Heidt (D) | 20.3 | 120,160 | ||
Ammon Bundy (Independent) | 17.2 | 101,835 | ||
Paul Sand (L) | 1.1 | 6,714 | ||
Chantyrose Davison (Constitution Party) | 0.9 | 5,250 | ||
Lisa Marie (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 46 |
Total votes: 592,603 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robert Dempsey (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Idaho
Stephen Heidt defeated Shelby Rognstad and David Reilly in the Democratic primary for Governor of Idaho on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Stephen Heidt | 78.8 | 25,088 | |
Shelby Rognstad (Write-in) | 21.2 | 6,736 | ||
David Reilly (Write-in) | 0.1 | 21 |
Total votes: 31,845 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Melissa Sue Robinson (D)
- Bob Dempsay (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Idaho
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Idaho on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Brad Little | 52.8 | 148,843 | |
Janice McGeachin | 32.2 | 90,857 | ||
Ed Humphreys | 11.0 | 30,878 | ||
Steven Bradshaw | 1.9 | 5,470 | ||
Ashley Jackson | 1.1 | 3,172 | ||
Lisa Marie | 0.4 | 1,120 | ||
Ben Cannady | 0.3 | 804 | ||
Cody Usabel | 0.2 | 680 |
Total votes: 281,824 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chris Hammond (R)
- Jeff Cotton (R)
Constitution primary election
Constitution primary for Governor of Idaho
Chantyrose Davison defeated Ryan Cole in the Constitution primary for Governor of Idaho on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Chantyrose Davison | 61.9 | 346 | |
Ryan Cole (Write-in) | 3.9 | 22 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 34.2 | 191 |
Total votes: 559 | ||||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Governor of Idaho
Paul Sand defeated John Dionne Jr. in the Libertarian primary for Governor of Idaho on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Paul Sand | 60.2 | 427 | |
John Dionne Jr. | 39.8 | 282 |
Total votes: 709 | ||||
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Voting information
- See also: Voting in Idaho
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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|Chantyrose Davison (Constitution)
I want to help out children have a brighter future by working for school choice and advocate for education reform.
I want to stand up for our Constitution ams the Constitution of the United States.
Stephen Heidt (D)
Quality Education: committed to securing full funding of all education in Idaho, from preschool through college & providing preschool education for all families who need it. He will work toward tuition-free technical schooling, apprenticeships & postsecondary education, including but not limited to 2 & 4 year colleges. He is committed to competitive compensation for teachers & protecting their right to organize for collective bargaining.
Protect Gun Owner Rights; background checks for firearm purchases to keep them out of the hands of violent offenders.
Paul Sand (L)
Make the interests of workers and families higher than the interests of business anad government
Protect gun rights by ending the causes of gun violence rather than by government regulation
Chantyrose Davison (Constitution)
Stephen Heidt (D)
Respect through Equality: committed to protecting private medical, religious & political decisions. Equal rights for all. Fair & equal treatment regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, immigration status, color, race, ethnicity, age, or disability. Tribal sovereignty. Taxes: repeal the grocery tax. Implementation of a graduated corporate tax & fair share–taxation for businesses. Jobs and the economy: creation of jobs through the expansion of industry, technology, clean energy and sustainable practices. Fair & equal treatment in the workplace. A livable wage. Equal pay for equal work. Repealing the right-to-work mandates. Workers' rights to organize & engage in collective bargaining, free from government or business interference. Affordable housing & seek to end homelessness in Idaho. Healthcare: Medicare & Medicaid expansion. Increased access to mental health care services for drug & alcohol rehabilitation. Government: Election Security & Campaign Finance Reform. An open, transparent government & free press. Access to government representatives. Environment: Good stewardship & proper maintenance. Switching to clean & renewable energy. Maintaining & protecting Idaho's pristine public lands.
Migrants & Immigrants: should be recognized as neighbors and co-workers, as friends and classmates to our children & should be welcomed.Paul Sand (L)
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2.If it will cause more harm than good for the people of the state. 3. If it is a plain and simple money grab or power grab.
Those things should not be allowed.Paul Sand (L)
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Keeping race, drug, and hate related issues from elsewhere out of our state. Keeping the Federal government from changing our state into something unrecognizable.
Building up the moral in the citizens of Idaho.Paul Sand (L)
Chantyrose Davison (Constitution)
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Election competitiveness
Race ratings
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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from three outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[1]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[2][3][4]
Race ratings: Idaho gubernatorial election, 2022 | |||||||||
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Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
November 8, 2022 | November 1, 2022 | October 25, 2022 | October 18, 2022 | ||||||
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. |
Ballot access requirements
The table below details filing requirements for gubernatorial candidates in Idaho in the 2022 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Idaho, click here.
Filing requirements for gubernatorial candidates, 2022 | ||||||
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State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
Idaho | Governor | Ballot-qualified party | 1,000[5] | $300.00 | 3/13/2022 | Source |
Idaho | Governor | Unaffiliated | 1,000 | N/A | 3/13/2022 | Source |
Past elections
2018
- See also: Idaho gubernatorial election, 2018
General election
General election for Governor of Idaho
Brad Little defeated Paulette E. Jordan, Bev Boeck, and Walter Bayes in the general election for Governor of Idaho on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Brad Little (R) | 59.8 | 361,661 | |
Paulette E. Jordan (D) | 38.2 | 231,081 | ||
Bev Boeck (L) | 1.1 | 6,551 | ||
Walter Bayes (Constitution Party) | 1.0 | 5,787 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 51 |
Total votes: 605,131 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Idaho
Paulette E. Jordan defeated A.J. Balukoff and Peter Dill in the Democratic primary for Governor of Idaho on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Paulette E. Jordan | 58.4 | 38,505 | |
A.J. Balukoff | 40.1 | 26,423 | ||
Peter Dill | 1.4 | 954 |
Total votes: 65,882 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Idaho
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Idaho on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Brad Little | 37.3 | 72,548 | |
Raúl Labrador | 32.6 | 63,478 | ||
Tommy Ahlquist | 26.2 | 51,008 | ||
Lisa Marie | 1.7 | 3,397 | ||
Steven Pankey | 1.4 | 2,704 | ||
Harley Brown | 0.4 | 874 | ||
Ben Cannady | 0.3 | 527 |
Total votes: 194,536 | ||||
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2014
- See also: Idaho Gubernatorial election, 2014
Governor of Idaho, 2014 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | Butch Otter Incumbent | 53.5% | 235,405 | |
Democratic | A.J. Balukoff | 38.6% | 169,556 | |
Libertarian | John T. Bujak | 4.1% | 17,884 | |
Independent | Jill Humble | 2% | 8,801 | |
Constitution | Steve Pankey | 1.2% | 5,219 | |
Independent | Pro-Life | 0.7% | 2,870 | |
N/A | Write-ins | 0% | 95 | |
Total Votes | 439,830 | |||
Election results via Idaho Secretary of State |
Election analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
- Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
- State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
- Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
Presidential elections
Cook PVI by congressional district
Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Idaho, 2022 | |||
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District | Incumbent | Party | PVI |
Idaho's 1st | Russ Fulcher | Republican | R+22 |
Idaho's 2nd | Mike Simpson | Republican | R+14 |
2020 presidential results by 2022 congressional district lines
2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2022 district lines, Idaho[6] | ||||
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District | Joe Biden | Donald Trump | ||
Idaho's 1st | 29.5% | 67.7% | ||
Idaho's 2nd | 36.9% | 59.8% |
2012-2020
How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:
County-level voting pattern categories | |||||||
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Status | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | ||||
Solid Democratic | D | D | D | ||||
Trending Democratic | R | D | D | ||||
Battleground Democratic | D | R | D | ||||
New Democratic | R | R | D | ||||
Republican | |||||||
Status | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | ||||
Solid Republican | R | R | R | ||||
Trending Republican | D | R | R | ||||
Battleground Republican | R | D | R | ||||
New Republican | D | D | R |
Following the 2020 presidential election, 95.9% of Idahoans lived in one of the state's 41 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 3.5% lived in the state's two Solid Democratic counties: Blaine and Latah. Overall, Idaho was Solid Republican, having voted for Mitt Romney (R) in 2012, Donald Trump (R) in 2016, and Donald Trump (R) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Idaho following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.
Idaho county-level statistics, 2020 | |||||||
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Solid Republican | 41 | 95.9% | |||||
Solid Democratic | 2 | 3.5% | |||||
New Democratic | 1 | 0.6% | |||||
Total voted Democratic | 3 | 4.1% | |||||
Total voted Republican | 41 | 95.9% |
Historical voting trends
Idaho presidential election results (1900-2020)
- 9 Democratic wins
- 22 Republican wins
Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 |
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Winning Party | D | R | R | D | D | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Statewide elections
This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.
U.S. Senate elections
The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Idaho.
U.S. Senate election results in Idaho | ||
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Race | Winner | Runner up |
2020 | 62.6% | 33.3% |
2016 | 66.1% | 27.8% |
2014 | 65.3% | 34.7% |
2010 | 71.1% | 25.0% |
2008 | 57.7% | 34.1% |
Average | 64.6 | 31.0 |
Gubernatorial elections
- See also: Governor of Idaho
The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Idaho.
Gubernatorial election results in Idaho | ||
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Race | Winner | Runner up |
2018 | 59.8% | 38.2% |
2014 | 53.5% | 38.6% |
2010 | 59.1% | 32.9% |
2006 | 52.7% | 44.1% |
2002 | 56.3% | 41.7% |
Average | 56.3 | 39.1 |
State partisanship
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Idaho's congressional delegation as of November 2022.
Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Idaho, November 2022 | |||
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Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
Democratic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Republican | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 2 | 4 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Idaho's top four state executive offices as of November 2022.
State executive officials in Idaho, November 2022 | |
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Office | Officeholder |
Governor | Brad Little |
Lieutenant Governor | Janice McGeachin |
Secretary of State | Lawerence Denney |
Attorney General | Lawrence Wasden |
State legislature
The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Idaho State Legislature as of November 2022.
Idaho State Senate
Party | As of November 2022 | |
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Democratic Party | 7 | |
Republican Party | 28 | |
Vacancies | 0 | |
Total | 35 |
Idaho House of Representatives
Party | As of November 2022 | |
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Democratic Party | 12 | |
Republican Party | 58 | |
Vacancies | 0 | |
Total | 70 |
Trifecta control
As of November 2022, Idaho was a Republican trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.
Idaho Party Control: 1992-2022
No Democratic trifectas • Twenty-eight years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
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Governor | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Senate | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
House | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Demographics
The table below details demographic data in Idaho and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.
Demographic Data for Idaho | ||
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Idaho | United States | |
Population | 1,839,106 | 331,449,281 |
Land area (sq mi) | 82,644 | 3,531,905 |
Race and ethnicity** | ||
White | 88.4% | 70.4% |
Black/African American | 0.7% | 12.6% |
Asian | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Native American | 1.3% | 0.8% |
Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Two or more | 4.3% | 5.2% |
Hispanic/Latino | 12.7% | 18.2% |
Education | ||
High school graduation rate | 91.3% | 88.5% |
College graduation rate | 28.7% | 32.9% |
Income | ||
Median household income | $58,915 | $64,994 |
Persons below poverty level | 11.9% | 12.8% |
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020). | ||
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. |
See also
Idaho | State Executive Elections | News and Analysis |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Petition signatures only required in lieu of filing fee.
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020, 2016, and 2012," accessed September 9, 2022
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