(Stand Up For Idaho Press Release, April 14, 2026)
Idaho Falls–Wednesday, April 15th – Candidate Forum
Idaho Republican Gubernatorial Candidates
Eight candidates have filed for the Republican nomination for Idaho governor in the May 19, 2026 primary. They are: Sean Calvert Crystal, Mark Fitzpatrick, Daniel C. Fowler, Ethan Giles, Ron James, incumbent Gov. Brad Little, Lisa Marie, and Justin R. Plante.
Stand Up For Idaho has invited all of the candidates to participate in a forum where they will each tell us their vision for Idaho and why we should vote for them, followed by a question and answer period where the audience can ask questions of the candidates. The following candidates have confirmed their attendance:
- In person: Sean Calvert Crystal, Mark Fitzpatrick, Ron James, Lisa Marie, and Justin R. Plante
- Via Zoom: Daniel C. Fowler
Ethan Giles has declined to participate and incumbent Gov. Brad Little has not yet responded to the invitation.
DON’T MISS THIS TOWN HALL. This is the only forum in the state where most of the Republican gubernatorial candidates will appear together. It offers voters a rare chance to hear directly from the candidates and ask the tough questions that matter most to Idaho families and communities.
Attendance is free, although donations to support Stand Up For Idaho’s nonpartisan educational mission are greatly appreciated. We are an IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.
Snake River Event Center (Shilo Inn), 780 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls
6:30pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)
About Stand Up For Idaho: We are a nonpartisan, nondenominational, nonprofit organization striving to inform and educate the public on a wide range of topics that affect people’s lives. We advocate for the common good, well-being, and civic betterment for all Idahoans, and for the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Idaho.
