Is Pro-Life his real name?

Yes. Pro-Life is his legal name, and his campaign website says he was born Marvin Thomas Richardson. The Spokesman-Review reported in 2006 that a Gem County court approved the change.

What was his best result in an earlier race?

In the 2022 race for lieutenant governor, he received 29,989 votes, or 5.1 percent, according to the Idaho Secretary of State's election database.

What does Pro-Life say he would do about abortion as governor?

His campaign website says that by his order abortion facilities would remain closed and no abortifacients would be sold. It also says executive orders are not law and that he would expect the Legislature to react.

What did Pro-Life say about Ammon Bundy?

His campaign website says he supported Ammon Bundy for governor in 2022 and filed for lieutenant governor so his voters could vote for Bundy. He told the Idaho Press that being Bundy's lieutenant governor would be nice.

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Pro-Life, Constitution Party candidate for Governor of Idaho

Pro-Life is the Constitution Party candidate for Governor of Idaho in the November 3, 2026 general election. He filed on February 27, 2026, and the Idaho Secretary of State lists his filing as approved. He had no Constitution Party primary opponent.

His name

Pro-Life is his legal name. His campaign website says he was born Marvin Thomas Richardson and states: "My (only) name is Pro-Life."

The Spokesman-Review reported on September 19, 2006: "Richardson went to court yesterday in Gem County and got the change approved."

Background

He is an organic strawberry farmer from Letha, in Gem County, and holds a bachelor's degree in political science and accounting from Brigham Young University, according to the Idaho Press. His wife, Kirsten Faith Richardson, is the Constitution Party candidate for State Senate District 14 in 2026.

Past campaigns

The Idaho Press reported in 2022 that his run for lieutenant governor that year was his 11th run for office. The Idaho Secretary of State's election database lists no general election win for him under the name Pro-Life. Results listed in that database:

2008, U.S. Senate (Independent): 8,662 votes, 1.3 percent
2010, Governor (Independent): 3,850 votes, 0.9 percent
2012, U.S. House District 1 (Independent): 7,607 votes, 2.4 percent
2014, Governor (Independent): 2,870 votes, 0.7 percent
2018, U.S. House District 1 (Constitution): 3,181 votes, 1.0 percent
2020, U.S. House District 2 (Constitution): 8,573 votes, 2.2 percent
2022, Lieutenant Governor (Constitution): 29,989 votes, 5.1 percent, after winning the Constitution Party primary unopposed with 376 votes

He told the Idaho Press in 2022: "The reason that my wife and I run is to make people accountable for hearing the truth – now, of course, that's the truth according to us."

His campaign website says: "Ammon Bundy, who I supported for Governor, switched from Republican to Independent in February, causing me to file for Lt. Governor. I wanted my voters to vote for Ammon Bundy." The Idaho Press quoted him in 2022: "That'd be nice to be Ammon Bundy's lieutenant governor."

Abortion and executive orders

His campaign website says: "If I become Governor in 2026, by my order, all baby murder facilities will remain closed and no abortifacients will be sold." It also says: "Baby murder will not end, nor will it slow down, until everyone allowing and encouraging these murders is punished with the same intensity as regular murder. This includes the mother, especially the mother."

The site says: "I know that a Governor's Executive Orders, or Emergency Orders, are not law. I will issue these orders to save life, health, and property expecting that the Legislature would react to them."

The Idaho Capital Sun asked the gubernatorial candidates about the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, an abortion rights initiative on the November 3 ballot. Pro-Life said: "I would go to the Legislature immediately and tell them that they have the power to override a ballot initiative that the voters had voted on."

Social policy and religion

His campaign website says: "Idaho should have laws punishing adultery, fornication, homosexuality, and pornography." It also says: "Idaho needs laws that make transgenderism illegal."

On its More About Us page, the site says: "Followers of Islam, if faithful, will always support Sharia Law above our Constitution, therefore, we say that no faithful Muslim can take an honest oath to follow the Constitution. This should bar Sharia Muslims from being US citizens."

Federal authority, health and schools

His campaign website says: "We would like to see Idaho, by legislation, create a state militia to help in emergencies. The Federal government would have no control over this militia." It also says: "Idaho should enforce Idaho laws and ignore federal courts."

On vaccination, it says: "We are against mandated vaccination in every jurisdiction: government, business, military, education, and family, yes, even family." It also says: "We do not believe in childhood vaccination."

On public education, it says: "Public education fosters: group think, socialism, Communism, and selfishness, leading to un-Godly morals, poor manners, and a general lack of faith in God."

2026 campaign

The Idaho Capital Sun reported on August 4, 2026, that he "does not plan to run an active campaign."

The Idaho Capital Sun reported on October 2, 2026, using Idaho Sunshine campaign finance data as of September 30, that he had raised $0.

Sources

Pro-Life campaign website, his stated positions on abortion, executive orders, social policy, federal authority, vaccination and education
Pro-Life campaign website, More About Us, his statement on Islam and citizenship
Pro-Life campaign website, About Pro-Life, his birth name
Idaho Press, September 3, 2022, his occupation, education, 11th run for office, and his statements on running and on Ammon Bundy
Spokesman-Review, September 19, 2006, his legal name change in Gem County
Idaho Secretary of State, election database, his election results
Idaho Capital Sun, July 18, 2026, his statement on the abortion rights initiative
Idaho Capital Sun, August 4, 2026, his campaign plans
Idaho Capital Sun, October 2, 2026, campaign fundraising totals

Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated October 2, 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pro-Life his real name?: Yes. Pro-Life is his legal name, and his campaign website says he was born Marvin Thomas Richardson. The Spokesman-Review reported in 2006 that a Gem County court approved the change.
What party is Pro-Life running with?: He is the Constitution Party candidate for Governor of Idaho in the November 3, 2026 general election, and he had no Constitution Party primary opponent.
Has Pro-Life won an election?: The Idaho Secretary of State's election database lists no general election win for him under the name Pro-Life. The Idaho Press called his 2022 race his 11th run for office.
What was his best result in an earlier race?: In the 2022 race for lieutenant governor, he received 29,989 votes, or 5.1 percent, according to the Idaho Secretary of State's election database.
What does Pro-Life say he would do about abortion as governor?: His campaign website says that by his order abortion facilities would remain closed and no abortifacients would be sold. It also says executive orders are not law and that he would expect the Legislature to react.
Is Pro-Life running an active campaign?: The Idaho Capital Sun reported on August 4, 2026, that he does not plan to run an active campaign. Its October 2, 2026 report listed $0 raised.
Who is Kirsten Faith Richardson?: She is Pro-Life's wife and the Constitution Party candidate for State Senate District 14 in 2026. The two share a campaign website.
What did Pro-Life say about Ammon Bundy?: His campaign website says he supported Ammon Bundy for governor in 2022 and filed for lieutenant governor so his voters could vote for Bundy. He told the Idaho Press that being Bundy's lieutenant governor would be nice.