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Brad Little

Governor of Idaho — currently serving. Party, term history, and sourced provenance. Sections fill in as records land.

Brad Little

Republican Idaho 2019–present In office

Born February 15, 1954

Terms

  1. Governor of Idaho Republican Current

    January 7, 2019 → present

Background

  • background Born February 15, 1954; politician; Republican; University of Idaho graduate (BS 1976); ran family ranching operation.
  • background Served on various business and civic boards, including 20 years with Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry.
  • role Appointed Idaho state senator by Governor Dirk Kempthorne in 2001; served until 2009.
  • role Appointed 42nd lieutenant governor of Idaho in 2009 by Governor Butch Otter after Jim Risch resigned to become U.S. senator.
  • achievement Elected Governor of Idaho in 2018 (37.3% in crowded primary); renominated 2022 (52.8%); reelected, defeating Heidt and Bundy.

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