Justin R. Plante

Justin R. Plante is a Republican candidate running for Governor of Idaho in 2026. A 30+ year Idahoan, he lives in Kimberly and works as a journeyman diesel mechanic, with prior experience as a youth sports coach. He presents himself as an "outsider" focused on practical solutions for the state. His platform emphasizes real-time audits of government operations, improved financial transparency, and citizen-led task forces for departmental oversight. Plante advocates for streamlining water rights and building permits, increasing state park revenue, enforcing existing immigration laws, and providing housing/job training for veterans and youth aging out of foster care. He has also expressed pro-cannabis views.