Trump-backed governor announces bid for third consecutive term

Idaho Gov. Brad Little, a Republican who began serving as governor in early 2019, announced that he will seek re-election.

Little, who is currently in his second term, is now pursuing a third.

"With President @realDonaldTrump's support, I’m excited to announce my re-election campaign to continue serving the great State of Idaho," he declared in a Tuesday post on X.

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The governor submitted his "Declaration of Candidacy" on Tuesday to the Idaho secretary of state, according to a press release included in his social media post.

President Donald Trump trumpeted his support for Little last year.

"Brad Little has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!" the president declared in a June 2025 Truth Social post.

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Trump then highlighted his support for the governor in October.

"I just spent some time in the Oval Office with Brad Little, the GREAT Governor of Idaho. He is doing a fantastic job, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement!" Trump declared on Truth Social in October, while sharing his June post.

Trump endorsed then-Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin for governor in 2021, but Little ultimately went on to win the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary.

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"I am especially grateful for the endorsement of President Donald Trump, and I appreciate his support for the commonsense values we are advancing here in Idaho," the governor said.