John Stegner is running as an Unaffiliated (Independent) candidate in the 2026 Idaho gubernatorial general election. He is a retired Idaho Supreme Court Justice who served from 2018-2023, and previously served as a judge of the 2nd Judicial District Court of Idaho from 1997-2018.
John Stegner is a retired justice of the Idaho Supreme Court (2018-2023) and former judge of the 2nd Judicial District Court of Idaho (1997-2018). He is running as an Unaffiliated candidate, bringing significant judicial experience to the race. Limited public information is available about his campaign platform or policy positions as a gubernatorial candidate.