No Democrat in the Senate race, an abortion initiative, and a vote on a state gun.
Every statewide office on your November 3, 2026 Idaho ballot, from Jim Risch against independent Todd Achilles for U.S. Senate and Brad Little's bid for a third term as governor, down to Superintendent of Public Instruction, plus Proposition 1 and the other three statewide questions, in plain language and with nobody telling you how to vote.
- Both sides, no spin
- All four ballot questions
- Sourced & cited
- Instant PDF download
The strongest case for each side
For all eight races and every ballot question, the best honest argument each way. Equal space, no endorsement.
Why a yes on Proposition 1 isn't the last word
It's a statute, not an amendment, so the Legislature can change or repeal it. And the state Supreme Court ordered the official ballot statements rewritten. We explain both.
A Senate race the polls can't read
Four polls this summer ranged from Achilles up 11 to Risch up 34. We give you the range and who ran each one, instead of picking a favorite.
Sourced, not spun
Every factual claim is tied to reporting and official records, listed at the back.
What's inside
Eight statewide races and four ballot questions.
U.S. Senate
Jim Risch against independent Todd Achilles, with no Democrat on the ballot after the nominee withdrew.
Governor
Brad Little seeks a third term against Terri Pickens and John Stegner, a former Supreme Court justice running as an independent.
Lieutenant Governor
Scott Bedke against Eric Myricks, for an office elected on its own line rather than as a running mate.
Secretary of State
Phil McGrane against Shawn Keenan, a 2022 rematch for the state's chief election officer.
State Controller
Brandon Woolf against Rakesh Mohan, over whether the Luma accounting system has been fixed.
State Treasurer
Julie Ellsworth against Kevin A. Jones, on how well Idaho invests its idle cash.
Attorney General
Raúl Labrador against Lori Hickman, who promises professionalism over politics.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Debbie Critchfield against 2018 Teacher of the Year Becky Sundin Mitchell, over the parental choice tax credit.
Proposition 1
The Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, and why a statute passed by voters can still be changed.
HJR 4, HJR 6 & the state gun
Two constitutional amendments, plus an advisory question that asks you to pick one of six guns.
Get the full 2026 Idaho Voter Guide
Eight statewide races and all four ballot questions. Instant PDF download.
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A PDF you download the moment you buy. Read it on your phone or computer, or print it to take to the polls.
Is it partisan?
No. PolitiGeist is independent and makes no endorsement in any race or on any ballot question. The point is the strongest case for both sides.
What does it cover?
U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Controller, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Proposition 1, HJR 4, HJR 6, and the advisory question on a state gun. Idaho's Supreme Court and Court of Appeals seats were unopposed and decided in May, so no judges are on this ballot. U.S. House, legislative, and local races aren't included.
Why is there no Democrat in the Senate race?
The Democratic nominee, David Roth, ended his campaign on July 28 and withdrew from the ballot on August 28, and Democrats didn't name a replacement. Many Democratic leaders have backed independent Todd Achilles instead.