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Brad Little

Governor of Idaho

Brad Little is the governor of Idaho, a Republican in office since January 7, 2019. He was previously lieutenant governor, starting January 6, 2009, and an Idaho state senator first seated in 2001.

Public record

Office and sources

Office
Governor of Idaho
Representing
Idaho
Public role
State executive branch
Record includes
Source-linked checks, statements, and coverage
In office since
January 7, 2019
Education
University of Idaho (B.S., agribusiness, 1977)
  • National Governors Association: Gov. Brad Little ↗
  • Office of the Governor of Idaho: Our Governor ↗
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Background

Biography

Brad Little was born on February 15, 1954, in Idaho. His National Governors Association biography describes him as an Emmett native raised on his family's sheep and cattle ranching operation. He graduated from the University of Idaho in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in agribusiness and has worked in the ranching industry throughout his career; the biography says he also has experience in Idaho banking and manufacturing.

Little first held public office in 2001, when he was selected to fill an Idaho Senate vacancy, and he was then elected to four consecutive terms. During his first full term, Senate Republicans elected him Majority Caucus Chair. He became Idaho's 37th lieutenant governor on January 6, 2009.

He was elected governor in November 2018 and re-elected in November 2022, and has served as Idaho's 33rd governor since January 7, 2019. His second term began on January 6, 2023.

Sources for this biography

  • National Governors Association: Gov. Brad Little ↗
  • Office of the Governor of Idaho: Our Governor ↗

Drafted by The Baseline's automated desk from the sources listed and checked against them on Sep 19, 2026; no other source was used. Spot an error? Request a correction.

Voting record

This office does not cast congressional roll-call votes.

Governor of Idaho is an executive office. The Baseline will not manufacture a congressional voting score for it; sourced checks, statements, and coverage appear below.

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aol.comOct 20, 2026

Ahead of elections, Bessent says a Democrat-led Congress could do little to stop Trump agenda - AOL

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washingtontimes.comSep 30, 2026

Legislation targeting credit card swipe fees could lower retail prices only a little, experts say

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