Idaho 2026 General Election Results: Complete statewide results, turnout, and ballot measures
Idaho voters delivered a clear verdict in the 2026 general election. The governor, attorney general, U.S. Senate race, and U.S. House contests all reached final levels of support reflected in the official canvass and final tallies reported by statewide sources. In the ballot measures, English was designated as Idaho’s official language, a drug-licensing amendment failed, and a major abortion rights initiative was rejected. Voter turnout rose in several categories, with a substantial share of early and absentee voting contributing to overall participation.
Complete statewide results
The following results reflect the final official-style tallies reported for Idaho’s statewide offices and major statewide contests. Percentages are shown for each candidate or option, with totals indicating the overall vote count for the race. (Note: some minor write-ins and independent candidates are listed where applicable.)
| Office | Winner | Party | Percent | Runner-ups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | Brad Little | Republican | 57.21% | Terri Pickens (D) 32.22%; John Stegner (Ind) 7.59%; Paul Sand (Lib) 1.60%; Pro-Life (CST) 1.33%; Jacob Burnett (Write-in) 0.05% |
| Attorney General | Raúl Labrador | Republican | 59.91% | Lori Hickman (D) 40.09% |
| U.S. Senator | Jim Risch | Republican | 56.52% | Todd Achilles (Ind) 33.55%; Natalie Fleming (Ind) 7.02%; Matt Loesby (Lib) 2.91% |
| Secretary of State | Phil McGrane | Republican | 67.55% | Shawn Keenan (D) 32.45% |
| State Controller | Brandon Woolf | Republican | 66.28% | Rakesh Mohan (D) 33.72% |
| State Treasurer | Julie Ellsworth | Republican | 65.58% | Kevin Jones (D) 34.42% |
| Superintendent of Public Instruction | Debbie Critchfield | Republican | 61.71% | Becky Mitchell (D) 34.79%; Teresa Roundy (CST) 3.51% |
| U.S. House – District 1 | Russ Fulcher | Republican | 64.26% | Kaylee Peterson (D) 28.76%; Sarah Zabel (Ind) 6.07%; Brendan Gomez (CST) 0.90% |
| U.S. House – District 2 | Mike Simpson | Republican | 51.50% | Ellie Gilbreath (D) 40.55%; Tripp Hutchinson (Ind) 3.49%; Emre Houser (Ind) 2.34%; Will Johanson (Lib) 2.12% |
Totals shown reflect the numbers reported as the count progressed toward the canvass stage, with final canvass data published by official sources used for reference where available. Election results pages on VoteIdaho.gov and comparable outlets provide the official, county-by-county breakdowns.
Ballot measures and public outcomes
The Idaho 2026 general election included multiple statewide ballot measures. The following results reflect the measure outcomes that were reported with the final tallies available at the close of counting. For full county-by-county detail, refer to the official canvass data.
| Measure | Description | Result | Votes (Total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 932 — Advisory vote on state firearm | Non-binding advisory vote on whether Idaho should designate an official state firearm | Top choice: Winchester 1873 (31.19%); Others listed below | Vote Total: 511,189 |
| HJR 4 — Drug legislation | Provide that only the state legislature has the authority to legalize marijuana, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances | Failed | NO 66.22%; YES 33.78% (Total votes shown: 690,292) |
| HJR 6 — English language | Add constitutional language designating English as the official language of Idaho | Passed | YES 63.24%; NO 36.76% (Total votes shown: 687,858) |
| Proposition 1 — Abortion rights | Establishes a statutory right to reproductive freedom and privacy, including abortion prior to fetal viability | Failed | NO 55.98%?; YES 44.02% (Total votes shown: 702,424) |
Note: The official results page lists all measures, and final canvass data for each measure may be updated after county-level canvassing. The four measures above reflect the detailed percentages shown in the final reported tallies. For comprehensive data, consult the official results site.
Turnout and context
Statewide turnout reached at least 58% of registered voters, with early and absentee voting playing a major role. Before Election Day, about 272,000 early or absentee ballots had already been cast, up from roughly 192,000 in 2022. This contributed to higher participation levels even as all statewide offices and major races were on the ballot. Turnout figures are typically compared to prior cycles to gauge engagement, and in this election Idaho experienced an uptick in early voting activity compared with recent years.
Election results and turnout data are published and updated through official channels such as VoteIdaho.gov. Campaign finance transparency remains available via the Sunshine Campaign Finance Portal, which is linked from official election information pages.
Election implications
Looking beyond individual races, the results carry broader implications. Nationally, Democrats won control of the U.S. House, while Idaho’s delegation to the U.S. Senate and House remained dominated by Republicans. In Idaho, the English-language designation passed, while the drug-licensing restriction measure failed, and the abortion-rights initiative was defeated after extensive campaigning and spending. Local dynamics within districts and counties contributed to a nuanced landscape, but the statewide results maintained Republican strength across the major constitutional offices and congressional seats.
Readers seeking deeper analysis can explore post-election coverage that situates Idaho results within national trends and notes any notable local shifts in legislative representation. If you want to see how these outcomes compare to the 2022 cycle, you’ll find a brief, structured comparison in the article’s later sections.
Official data and next steps
For the most authoritative figures, users should consult VoteIdaho.gov and the Secretary of State canvass records. The article presents final tallies drawn from final canvass data and reliable live-reporting sources, but the official canvass from the Secretary of State remains the definitive reference for precise county-level results and any post-canvass adjustments.
Upcoming election information, including the 2027 consolidated election calendar, is published on the Secretary of State site. You can also review the Sunshine Campaign Finance Portal for disclosures tied to the campaigns that supported or opposed these measures.