Lori Hickman Declared Idaho Attorney General Candidacy
Democratic candidate Lori Hickman has launched a campaign for the 2026 Idaho attorney general race.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Elections
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Lori Hickman, a former in-house counsel for Micron Technology, has officially entered the race for Idaho attorney general. She is challenging incumbent Republican Raúl Labrador in the upcoming state election.
Why it matters
Hickman decided to seek office following the encouragement of members from Mormon Women for Ethical Government. Her candidacy sets the stage for a competitive contest for the state's top legal position.
The Idaho attorney general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Hickman steps into this race after previously working as in-house counsel for Micron Technology and for the United States District Court for the District of Idaho.
The players
Lori Hickman
She is the Democratic candidate for Idaho attorney general who previously chaired Mormon Women for Ethical Government.
Raúl Labrador
He is the incumbent attorney general of Idaho who assumed office in 2022.
The details
Hickman, who spent five years as chair of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, recently began campaign stops, including in Coeur d'Alene. She returns to politics after having spent 10 years away from active law practice.
Timeline
Raúl Labrador assumed the office of Idaho attorney general in 2022.
The attorney general office published an opinion on school signs in Summer 2025.
The Idaho attorney general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Political Context
Hickman's entry into the race provides a direct challenge to the incumbent, Raúl Labrador, who secured the position in the 2022 Idaho attorney general election. This candidacy signals a focused attempt by the Democratic party to contest a seat held by Republicans since the last cycle.
Voters across Idaho will see shifts in the legal priorities of the attorney general's office based on the platform Hickman presents compared to the current administration. Citizens should prepare for increased campaign activity and advertising leading up to the November 2026 election.
The takeaway
The entry of a new candidate into the attorney general race provides voters an opportunity to weigh competing legal visions for the state. Residents should track upcoming debates to understand the differences between Hickman and the incumbent.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming state contests, visit the Idaho Elections portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Coeur d'Alene Press.
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