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Lori Hickman

Attorney General

2026 Idaho Attorney General — General Election · November 3, 2026

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2026 Idaho Attorney General — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Idaho Secretary of State Candidate Filing Portal — November 3, 2026 General Election

Office: Attorney General

Candidate: Lori Hickman

Party: Democratic

Filing status: Approved

Filing date: 2026-02-27

Official voter ID: 005029825

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November 03, 2026 - 2026 GENERAL

Lori Hickman

Attorney General

Democratic

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About Lori Hickman

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Lori Hickman is an Idaho attorney, community advocate, and mother dedicated to public service, ethical leadership, and upholding the rule of law. A graduate of Borah High School, Lori went on to study finance at Brigham Young University and then attended Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, graduating with honors in 1991.

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Lori Hickman is an Idaho attorney, community advocate, and mother dedicated to public service, ethical leadership, and upholding the rule of law. A graduate of Borah High School, Lori went on to study finance at Brigham Young University and then attended Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, graduating with honors in 1991.

About Lori Hickman

Source-published biography

In addition to her legal career, Lori is a devoted mother, outdoor enthusiast, and an active community member who believes in principled, ethical government. She provides pro bono legal counsel for guardian ad litems in child protection cases, serves on neighborhood homeowner association boards in Boise and McCall, and cherishes the many years she volunteered as an Art Mom in her children’s elementary school classes. Lori is the former Board Chair (and current member) of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, reflecting her commitment to integrity, civic responsibility, and ethical leadership in public life.

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In addition to her legal career, Lori is a devoted mother, outdoor enthusiast, and an active community member who believes in principled, ethical government. She provides pro bono legal counsel for guardian ad litems in child protection cases, serves on neighborhood homeowner association boards in Boise and McCall, and cherishes the many years she volunteered as an Art Mom in her children’s elementary school classes. Lori is the former Board Chair (and current member) of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, reflecting her commitment to integrity, civic responsibility, and ethical leadership in public life.

Why I'm Running

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My name is Lori Hickman, and I am running to be Idaho’s next Attorney General. I never planned to run for office. But over the last few years, I have watched the Attorney General’s Office drift away from its core mission. Instead of serving as Idaho’s trusted legal advocate, the office has become increasingly consumed by politics, culture wars, and personal ambitions.

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My name is Lori Hickman, and I am running to be Idaho’s next Attorney General. I never planned to run for office. But over the last few years, I have watched the Attorney General’s Office drift away from its core mission. Instead of serving as Idaho’s trusted legal advocate, the office has become increasingly consumed by politics, culture wars, and personal ambitions.

About Lori Hickman

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Lori Hickman is an Idaho attorney, community advocate, and mother dedicated to public service, ethical leadership, and upholding the rule of law. A graduate of Borah High School, Lori went on to study finance at Brigham Young University and then attended Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, graduating with honors in 1991. ​

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Lori Hickman is an Idaho attorney, community advocate, and mother dedicated to public service, ethical leadership, and upholding the rule of law. A graduate of Borah High School, Lori went on to study finance at Brigham Young University and then attended Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, graduating with honors in 1991. ​

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Why I'm Running

Candidate position

I am not running because politics is my career. I am running because the law matters to me, Idaho matters to me, and this office is too important to leave on its current path. As Attorney General, I will work every day to restore trust in the office, uphold the rule of law, and ensure that every Idahoan knows their Attorney General is working for them — not a political agenda.

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I am not running because politics is my career. I am running because the law matters to me, Idaho matters to me, and this office is too important to leave on its current path. As Attorney General, I will work every day to restore trust in the office, uphold the rule of law, and ensure that every Idahoan knows their Attorney General is working for them — not a political agenda.

Support Our Justice System

Candidate position

Federal lands in Idaho are the heritage of our people. I will strongly oppose efforts to sell or otherwise dispose of those lands or to limit public access to them. Idaho should cooperate with the federal government in managing those lands, but they must remain open for use and enjoyment by future generations.

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Federal lands in Idaho are the heritage of our people. I will strongly oppose efforts to sell or otherwise dispose of those lands or to limit public access to them. Idaho should cooperate with the federal government in managing those lands, but they must remain open for use and enjoyment by future generations.

Support Our Justice System

Candidate position

The United States Supreme Court placed the abortion issue squarely in the hands of the states. As your Attorney General, I will uphold my duty to defend the law as it is written, help the Idaho legislature craft the law, respect individual liberties and defend the constitutional right of the people to create the law, including the need for women to access safe and proper health care.

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The United States Supreme Court placed the abortion issue squarely in the hands of the states. As your Attorney General, I will uphold my duty to defend the law as it is written, help the Idaho legislature craft the law, respect individual liberties and defend the constitutional right of the people to create the law, including the need for women to access safe and proper health care.

Support Our Justice System

Candidate position

As a member of the Idaho State Land Board, I will work to ensure that the State’s school endowment lands are managed responsibly. The Idaho Constitution requires the Board to secure the maximum long-term financial return from those lands for the benefit of Idaho’s public schools. The Board should cooperate with users in carrying out its work, but the lands must remain open to use by the public.

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As a member of the Idaho State Land Board, I will work to ensure that the State’s school endowment lands are managed responsibly. The Idaho Constitution requires the Board to secure the maximum long-term financial return from those lands for the benefit of Idaho’s public schools. The Board should cooperate with users in carrying out its work, but the lands must remain open to use by the public.

Support Our Justice System

Candidate position

Scammers and cybercriminals are finding new ways to target families, businesses, and government systems. I will strengthen efforts to combat fraud and abuse, protect personal information, crack down on AI scams, and hold bad actors accountable.

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Scammers and cybercriminals are finding new ways to target families, businesses, and government systems. I will strengthen efforts to combat fraud and abuse, protect personal information, crack down on AI scams, and hold bad actors accountable.

Support Our Justice System

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Idaho has dutifully administered its own fair, honest, and orderly elections in accordance with our Constitution. I will ensure that solemn responsibility remains free from federal overreach or interference.

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Idaho has dutifully administered its own fair, honest, and orderly elections in accordance with our Constitution. I will ensure that solemn responsibility remains free from federal overreach or interference.

Defend Public Education

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Defend Public Education

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Defend Public Education

Safeguard Our Elections

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The Attorney General should advocate for adequate funding of our justice system, including law enforcement, courts, public defenders, and corrections, in accordance with the Constitution. The AG’s office should promote legislative fixes to problems impeding the work of that important system.

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The Attorney General should advocate for adequate funding of our justice system, including law enforcement, courts, public defenders, and corrections, in accordance with the Constitution. The AG’s office should promote legislative fixes to problems impeding the work of that important system.

Wallis and Futuna

Candidate position
Belief

Idaho waters should stay under Idaho’s control. As Attorney General, I’ll fight any federal efforts to meddle with our storage water or to transport Idaho origin waters to other states. Data centers and other large utility users should supply their own water and power instead of disrupting Idahoans' access to these vital resources.

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Idaho waters should stay under Idaho’s control. As Attorney General, I’ll fight any federal efforts to meddle with our storage water or to transport Idaho origin waters to other states. Data centers and other large utility users should supply their own water and power instead of disrupting Idahoans' access to these vital resources.

Restore Trust and Integrity

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Prioritizes restoring public trust, professionalism, independence, and integrity in the Attorney General's office.

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Restore Trust and Integrity

Uphold the Rule of Law

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Supports applying the law consistently and providing independent legal advice even when politically inconvenient.

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Uphold the Rule of Law

Keep Federal Lands in Public Hands

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Supports keeping federal public lands in public ownership.

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Keep Federal Lands in Public Hands

Preserve Women's Access to Safe Healthcare

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Supports preserving women's access to healthcare, including reproductive healthcare.

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Preserve Women's Access to Safe Healthcare

Steward Idaho School Endowment Lands

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Prioritizes responsible legal oversight and stewardship of Idaho's school endowment lands.

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Steward Idaho School Endowment Lands

Defend Idaho Waters

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Prioritizes legal protection of Idaho's water interests.

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Defend Idaho Waters

Combat Fraud Against Government and Consumers

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Supports stronger efforts against fraud, scams, cybercrime, and abuse targeting government, consumers, families, and businesses.

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Combat Fraud Against Government and Consumers

Defend Public Education

Candidate position
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Prioritizes defending Idaho's constitutional public-education system from legal attacks she believes undermine it.

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Defend Public Education

Safeguard Elections

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Prioritizes protecting election integrity and public confidence in Idaho elections.

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Safeguard Elections

Support the Justice System

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Prioritizes support for Idaho's courts, prosecutors, law enforcement, and broader justice system.

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Support the Justice System

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  1. Election record

    2026 Idaho candidate record — Lori Hickman

    Idaho Secretary of State

    Open Idaho Secretary of State
  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Lori Hickman — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Lori Hickman campaign

    Open Lori Hickman campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Lori Hickman — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Lori Hickman campaign

    Open Lori Hickman campaign
  4. GOVERNMENT_CAMPAIGN_FINANCE_SEARCH

    Lori Hickman — Idaho campaign-finance disclosure search

    Idaho Secretary of State

    Open Idaho Secretary of State
  5. Election record

    2026 Idaho final candidates list — Lori Hickman

    Idaho Secretary of State

    Open Idaho Secretary of State
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