Idaho governor’s race: Pickens, Stegner support abortion rights ballot initiative

Two Idaho gubernatorial candidates – Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner – said they would champion a ballot initiative that would end Idaho’s abortion ban if voters approve it at the polls in November’s general election. A gubernatorial candidate from the Constitution Party who legally changed his name to Pro-Life said he would wor

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: July 18, 2026

Words: 969

Last Updated: 17 hours, 27 minutes ago


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Two Idaho gubernatorial candidates – Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner – said they would champion a ballot initiative that would end Idaho’s abortion ban if voters approve it at the polls in November’s general election.

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A gubernatorial candidate from the Constitution Party who legally changed his name to Pro-Life said he would work to block or undue the initiative if voters approve …

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