Bradley Jay Little (born February 15, 1954) is the 33rd Governor of Idaho, having taken office in January 2019. He formerly served as Idaho’s 42nd Lieutenant Governor from 2009 to 2019. He is a Republican. Little served in the Idaho Senate from 2001 until 2009, chairing the majority caucus and representing Legislative Districts 8 and 11 (as of 2002 redistricting).[1] He defeated Democratic nominee Paulette Jordan in the 2018 gubernatorial election, giving the Republican Party their sixth consecutive gubernatorial victory in Idaho.
Quick Facts
Real Name | Bradley Jay Little |
Nick Name | Brad Little |
Born | February 15, 1954 |
Age | 69 years old (As of 2024) |
Profession | Politician |
Known For | 33rd Governor of Idaho |
Political party | Republican |
Birthplace | Emmett, Idaho, U.S |
Residence | Governor’s Mansion |
Nationality | American |
Sexuality | Straight |
Religion | Christianity |
Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | White |
Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Physical Stats | |
Height/ Tall | In feet – 5’7″ |
Weight | 70 kg |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Brown |
Family | |
Parents | Father: Not Known Mother: Not Known |
Personal Life | |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse/ Wife | Teresa Little |
Children | (2) |
Qualification | |
Education | University of Idaho |
Income | |
Net Worth | Approx $400 USD (As of 2024) |
Online Contacts | |
Social Media Links | Instagram, Twitter, Facebook |
Website | gov.idaho.gov |
Brad Small Biography
Brad Little was born on February 15, 1954, in Emmett, Idaho, in the United States. Emmett was raised on his family’s ranch. In 1976, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agri-business. He attended the University of Idaho in Moscow and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity’s Idaho Alpha chapter.
Brad Little’s Height, Weight,
Brad Little has a height of 5 feet and 7 inches. He weighs approximately 70 kg. His eyes are dark brown, and he has brown hair. He wears a shoe size 9 in the United Kingdom.
Brad Little’s Career
Little filled in for his father, David Little, in the Senate on a temporary basis due to sickness during the 1981 and 1985 legislative sessions, serving on the Finance and Resources Committees.
He has also worked with a number of private groups and businesses in Idaho and the Mountain West.
In May 2001, Governor Dirk Kempthorne selected him to fill a state senate vacancy in District 8, which included a piece of Gem County surrounding and north of Emmett, as well as all of Boise, Valley, and Adams counties, and the southern portion of Idaho County.
Following a redistricting adjustment in 2001-2002, Little was elected in the fall of 2002 to District 11, which then included all of Gem County and the northern section of Canyon County, including the villages of Middleton and Parma.
He was re-elected senator from the 11th legislative district four times after that. He was also voted by his Republican colleagues to the position of Majority Caucus Chair in 2003, which he maintained until 2009.
In 2018, he announced his candidacy for governor of Idaho. During the coronavirus outbreak, Little drew recognition for signing two legislation into law in 2020 that aimed to protect the rights of transgender people.
Brad Little Wife, Marriage
Brad Little is married to Teresa Little as of 2024. In May 1978, Little married Teresa Soulen of Weiser, and they have two sons and five grandkids. Little has had a long career both in public service and caring for his family’s ranching interests (his grandpa was the “Idaho Sheep King”). The couple also has two children. As of now, the couple is content.
Brad Little’s Net Worth
Brad Little’s net worth is predicted to be at $400 million USD as of 2024. His political profession is his principal source of income.