Get to Know Our Candidates

Terri Pickens is an Idaho native from Pocatello, running for governor to bring new leadership, protect rights and freedoms, and restore balance in state government. Rooted in values of hard work and strong communities, she is focused on creating a better future for Idaho families.

Kaylee Peterson is a sixth-generation Idahoan, mom of two, and community advocate running for Congress to bring accountability, integrity, and a stronger voice for working families. With roots in farming and experience in organizing and advocacy, she is focused on putting Idahoans first and restoring trust in government.

Todd Achilles is an Idaho Army veteran, former state representative, and public policy instructor running for U.S. Senate as an independent. Raised on a family farm, he brings experience in military service, technology leadership, and advocacy, with a focus on challenging partisan politics and putting Idahoans first.

Note: As an Independent, Todd will not be on the primary ballot.

With more than two decades of experience in Idaho classrooms, I, Becky Sundin Mitchell, have gained a deep understanding of the challenges that teachers and students encounter, particularly regarding the recent campaign donations that are influencing Idaho education.

Eric Myricks is a proud Idahoan, father, husband, entrepreneur, and brain health advocate devoted to restoring the kind of reasoned, compassionate leadership once embodied by the late Governor Cecil Andrus. Like Andrus, Eric is a moderate Democrat who believes government works best when it listens, includes, and solves problems for everyone, not just the well-connected few.

His vision is simple: bring reason, fairness, and people-first government back to Idaho.

Larry is a Lewiston resident, construction manager, economist, and decorated US Coast Guard veteran. A licensed Idaho outfitter and guide, he has provided fishing opportunities throughout Idaho and the West. His priorities include homeowner affordability, grocery taxes, K-12 funding, technical-trade apprenticeships, high school employment, and protecting federal public lands.

Lori has deep Idaho pioneer roots. She was born into a military family, graduated with honors from BYU, and has broad legal experience including having worked in Micron's legal department. She is a dedicated community volunteer. Lori has been married to Craig for 28 years and they are the proud parents of 3 adult children. Lori is highly motivated to use her law degree in public service.
Find out more at loriforidaho.com

Patrice is a 13 year Idaho resident, married 37 years with a BA from the University of Washington. Her priorities include working to keep taxes in Idaho low, balancing the budget, making healthcare, education, and public lands available to all Idahoans and working to make living in Idaho more affordable. She especially wants to listen to the concerns of her constituents and represent those concerns in her work if elected.

Pete has lived in Nez Perce County for 65+ years. He graduated from Lewiston High School, served in the Idaho National Guard and has a Bachelor of Science degree from Lewis and Clark State College. Pete worked for the US Postal Service and throughout his life has volunteered for numerous civic associations and community service projects. One of Pete's many reasons for running is the poor state of Idaho's infrastructure. He is concerned about the state of our roads and our unfunded waste water needs. He sees children and education as a priority for legislative support.