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Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner Launches Gubernatorial Campaign

Stegner said he cleared the 1,000-signature threshold with about 3,500 signatures and is running as a nonpartisan alternative to Gov. Brad Little.

  • Retired Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner officially launched his independent gubernatorial campaign Tuesday after securing about 3,500 signatures, clearing the state's 1,000-signature requirement for the November ballot.
  • Stegner entered the race to restore confidence in Idaho government, stating current leaders have failed to listen to constituents and address issues like drug addiction and mental health crises.
  • His campaign has garnered $393,332 in contributions, placing him second only to Republican Gov. Brad Little, who has raised $2.1 million; Stegner presents himself as a "welcome alternative" to partisan labels.
  • Interested voters can learn more about Stegner and his priorities during a virtual campaign launch event today, Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. Mountain Time.
  • Stegner faces a crowded field in the November election, competing against Little, Democrat Terri Pickens, Libertarian Paul Sand, and a Constitution Party candidate who legally changed his name to Pro-Life.
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Former Idaho Supreme Court justice launches governor campaign

Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner officially launched his independent campaign for governor after collecting enough verified signatures to appear on Idaho’s November ballot.

·Cherokee County, United States
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Idaho County Free Press broke the news on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
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