OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Brad Little
Governor
The duties of Idaho’s governor are extensive. The governor serves as the chief executive officer of the state government and commander-in-chief of the Idaho National Guard. He opens each legislative session with the State of the State Address, outlining his priorities, and holds the authority to veto bills passed by the Legislature. Additionally, the governor can convene the Legislature in special sessions when necessary and proposes a state budget at the start of each session. The governor appoints officers to state offices, boards, and commissions — subject to Senate approval — and fills legislative vacancies. He also has the authority to grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations for state-level crimes.
STATS
Born: February 15, 1954
Spouse: Teresa (Soulen) Little
Education: BS, University of Idaho
Party: Republican
HISTORY
Idaho Senate (2001-2009)
Lt. Governor (2009-2019)
Governor (2019-Present)
RESOURCES
Official Website
Campaign Website
Twitter
Facebook
Sunshine
Ballotpedia
Budget: $409,400,000
STAFF
Chief of Staff: Zach Hauge
Sara Stover, Deputy Chief of Staff
Isabella Somers, Governor’s Scheduler
Andy Snook, General Counsel
Mark Kubinski, Associate General Counsel
Matt Reiber, Policy Advisor
Kelly Houston-Staskey, Special Assistant
Tamera Felter, Special Assistant – Boards and Commissions, Internship Program
Ryan Bernard, Constituent Services
Jamie Neill, Policy Director
Darren Damon, Policy Advisor
McKenzie Johnson, Policy Advisor
Hayden Rogers, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
Jake Garringer, North Idaho Field Director, Policy Advisor
Emily Callihan, Communications Director
Joan Varsek, Press Secretary