Rancher Who Led Armed Occupation of Federal Refuge Launches Idaho Gubernatorial Bid

Ammon Bundy announces his candidacy for governor of Idaho during a campaign event in Boise, Idaho, on June 19, 2021. Nathan Howard/Getty Images

A rancher who was involved with the occupation of a federal refuge in Oregon announced over the weekend that he is running to be governor of Idaho.

Ammon Bundy said he’s running “because I’m sick and tired of all of this political garbage just like you are.”