Justin R. Plante

Justin R. Plante is a candidate for Governor Idaho Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Idaho. Running as Republican.

Journeyman diesel mechanic in Kimberly, ID

Also running: Pro-Life, Chanelle Torrez, Jill C. Kirkham, Maxine Durand, Terri Pickens, Jacob Burnett, John R. Stegner, Melissa-Sue Robinson, Paul Sand, Brad Little, Daniel C. Fowler, Ethan Giles, Lisa Marie, Mark Fitzpatrick, Ron James, Sean Calvert Crystal.

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.

Website: https://www.idahoansfirst.com