Jacob Burnett
IndependentPrivate citizen
Jacob Burnett is an independent write-in candidate for Governor. He describes himself as an Idaho native raised outside Middleton who is not a politician1. His survey answers call for audits of state departments, cuts to income and property taxes, and a moratorium on large-scale developments1.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In the CBS2/FOX9 survey he said he supports school choice through year-end tax refunds parents can use at any institution. (2026-08-24) source
Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tomedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In the CBS2/FOX9 survey he said parents should have full disclosure and a direct say in the material their children are exposed to, with minimal state involvement. (2026-08-24) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy, Abortion.
Record
- Listed on the November 2026 general election ballot as an independent write-in candidate for Governor2.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (2)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- 2026 general election survey: Governor (candidate responses, published Aug. 24, 2026)CBS2/FOX9 Idaho News (KIVI/KNIN)
- Search Filed Candidates, 2026 General Election final candidate listIdaho Secretary of State