Pickens, Stegner Pledge Policy Changes in Idaho Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
Both candidates said they would reject an ICE deal and backed Proposition 1 while warning about nuclear waste commitments and local law enforcement budgets.
- Democratic candidate Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner pledged during a gubernatorial forum on Tuesday to undo incumbent Governor Brad Little's policies, specifically opposing the state's agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- The candidates unanimously opposed two proposed constitutional amendments, House Joint Resolution 4 and House Joint Resolution 6, while voicing support for Proposition 1 regarding reproductive health during the event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Idaho.
- Stegner, a retired Idaho Supreme Court justice, vowed his first executive action would be repealing the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. "I continue to believe that it's unconstitutional that we are funding private school students," Stegner added.
- Pickens prioritized restoring budget cuts from the 2026 legislative session, while both candidates questioned the federal government's commitment to the 1995 Idaho Settlement Agreement regarding nuclear waste removal.
- Incumbent Governor Brad Little did not attend the forum, leaving an empty chair on stage. In closing remarks, Pickens recounted a 2021 Idaho Supreme Court case where Stegner called her "brazen," revealing personal friction between the candidates.
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Legal backgrounds shape Pickens’ and Stegner’s policy positions
Two Idaho gubernatorial candidates, Independent John Stegner and Democrat Terri Pickens, discussed their priorities in a forum absent of incumbent Gov. Brad Little, focusing on reversing recent legislation and tax cuts while aligning on key state issues like education funding and Medicaid restoration.
Pickens, Stegner pledge policy changes in Idaho gubernatorial candidate forum - The Mexico Ledger
Idaho gubernatorial candidates Terri Pickens, center, and John Stegner, right, participate in a candidate forum Oct. 6, 2026, at South Junior High in Boise. (Photo by Clark Corbin/Idaho Capital Sun)Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner pledged during a gubernatorial candidate forum Tuesday night to undo many of incumbent Gov. Brad Little’s policies if they are elected Nov. 3. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR …
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Pickens, Stegner pledge policy changes in Idaho gubernatorial candidate forum
Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner pledged during a gubernatorial candidate forum Tuesday night to undo many of incumbent Gov. Brad Little's policies if they are elected Nov. 3. Little, a Republican, did not attend the gubernatorial candidate forum, which was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Idaho and other nonprofit organizations. [...]
Pickens, Stegner pledge policy changes in Idaho gubernatorial candidate forum - Stateline Publications
Idaho gubernatorial candidates Terri Pickens, center, and John Stegner, right, participate in a candidate forum Oct. 6, 2026, at South Junior High in Boise. (Photo by Clark Corbin/Idaho Capital Sun)Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner pledged during a gubernatorial candidate forum Tuesday night to undo many of incumbent Gov. Brad Little’s policies if they are elected Nov. 3. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR …
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