Scott Bedke
2023 - Present
2027
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Scott Bedke (Republican Party) is the Lieutenant Governor of Idaho. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Bedke (Republican Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Bedke was sworn in as speaker of the state House on December 6, 2012, when the Republican House caucus selected Bedke over incumbent speaker Lawerence Denney.[1][2] Rep. Brent Crane (R-13A) challenged Bedke for the speakership in December 2018, but the Republican House caucus voted to retain Bedke.[3][4] Bedke served as House speaker until November 2022 when he was elected to the lieutenant governor’s office.
Biography
Scott Bedke was born in Twin Falls, Idaho. Bedke graduated from Oakley High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Brigham Young University. Bedke's career experience includes working as a rancher. He served as the president of the Idaho Cattle Association and the director of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.[5]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bedke served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bedke served on no standing committees.
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bedke served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Resources and Conservation |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Transportation and Defense |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bedke served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Resources and Conservation |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Transportation and Defense |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
Scott Bedke defeated Terri Pickens Manweiler and Pro-Life in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Bedke (R) | 64.4 | 376,269 | |
| Terri Pickens Manweiler (D) | 30.5 | 178,147 | ||
| Pro-Life (Constitution Party) | 5.1 | 29,989 | ||
| Total votes: 584,405 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
Terri Pickens Manweiler advanced from the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Terri Pickens Manweiler | 100.0 | 32,312 | |
| Total votes: 32,312 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
Scott Bedke defeated Priscilla Giddings and Daniel Gasiorowski in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Bedke | 51.7 | 139,570 | |
| Priscilla Giddings | 42.5 | 114,874 | ||
 | Daniel Gasiorowski | 5.8 | 15,672 | |
| Total votes: 270,116 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Luke Malek (R)
Constitution primary election
Constitution primary for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
Pro-Life advanced from the Constitution primary for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Pro-Life | 100.0 | 376 | |
| Total votes: 376 | ||||
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2020
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A
Incumbent Scott Bedke won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Bedke (R) | 100.0 | 15,882 | |
| Total votes: 15,882 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A
Incumbent Scott Bedke advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Bedke | 100.0 | 5,071 | |
| Total votes: 5,071 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A
Incumbent Scott Bedke won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Bedke (R) | 100.0 | 10,226 | |
| Total votes: 10,226 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A
Incumbent Scott Bedke advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Bedke | 100.0 | 5,137 | |
| Total votes: 5,137 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Scott Bedke ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 27A general election.[6][7]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 27A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott Bedke Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 13,181 | |
| Total Votes | 13,181 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Scott Bedke ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 27A Republican primary.[8][9]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 27A, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Scott Bedke Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Scott Bedke was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[10][11][12][13]
2012
Bedke won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 27A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election on November 6, 2012.[14][15][16]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Scott Bedke Incumbent |
100% | 13,197 | |
| Total Votes | 13,197 | |||
2010
Bedke won re-election to District Seat 27A in 2010 with no opposition. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[17]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 27A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Scott Bedke (R)
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8,801 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Scott Bedke won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 27A receiving 11,736 votes. He ran unopposed.[18]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 27A (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Scott Bedke (R)
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11,736 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
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Campaign website
Bedke's campaign website stated the following:
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LOWERING YOUR TAXES AND REDUCING REGULATION As Speaker of the House, I slashed needless government regulations by 95%, balanced the budget, passed the single largest tax cut in Idaho history and created a record surplus. I’m fighting to make Idaho an even better place to live, work and raise a family.
For my efforts supporting law enforcement, I was proud to be named “Legislator of the Year” by the Fraternal Order of Police. As Lieutenant Governor, I will continue fighting to stop liberal efforts to defund the police, work to secure America’s borders, and keep Idaho families safe.
As a cattle rancher and Speaker of the Idaho House, I have a proven record of defending our Idaho values. I’m A+ rated by the NRA and have a 100% pro-life voting record with Idaho Chooses Life. I led the fight to stop radical liberal ideologies like the Biden Administration’s Critical Race Theory from entering Idaho schools.
A plentiful and readily available water supply is the lifeblood of our state and is vital to every Idahoan. I have a proven track record of negotiating settlements and crafting solutions for Idaho’s difficult and longstanding water issues. The quality and the quantity of our water, both now and into the future, depends on balancing out the sometimes conflicting demands of many diverse water interests.
Every Idaho student deserves a quality education and the opportunities that come with it. During my time as Speaker, we have dramatically increased funding for our public schools by over 60 percent. Idaho students deserve to leave school well prepared to enter college or learn a trade so they can reach their full potential as adults. As our children choose careers and establish their own families, let’s encourage them to stay right here in Idaho.
My wife Sarah and I have been blessed to raise our four children on our century-old family ranch in Oakley and to share our legacy of hard work and determination with our 14 grandkids. Idaho’s future depends on defending our conservative values, including the right to life of every person from conception to natural death and the rights of parents to raise their children without unnecessary government interference. No one will fight harder to preserve Idaho’s traditional family values.
As Speaker, I have been part of an ongoing effort to reduce unnecessary or outdated regulations. Idaho has become the least regulated state in the nation, creating a climate where businesses and workers prosper, and families can thrive. I will continue to promote limited government because I trust individuals to make responsible decisions for themselves.
Idaho’s business environment and climate are the envy of the nation, and the unprecedented growth in our state presents both challenges and opportunities. As Speaker, I have worked to ensure that growth pays for itself, while maintaining and improving the infrastructure to support it. Smart growth will be one of my main focuses as Lieutenant Governor.
I am a proud defender of the Constitution and the 2nd Amendment. I am a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and have an A+ rating. Our forefathers granted Americans the right to bear arms, and as your Lieutenant Governor, I will vigorously oppose any efforts that threaten your right to protect your home and family.
Your hard-earned tax dollars are entrusted to us and must be used wisely. We should always live within our means and never spend more than we have. For decades I have been and will continue to be a conservative fiscal policy hawk. Our Idaho trust in conservative fiscal policy has developed one of the most prosperous state economies in our nation.
I have been a key leader on every major transportation effort to move through the Idaho Legislature for the last 20 years. I have worked tirelessly to make unprecedented improvements to our roads and bridges. A viable transportation system is key to our economic success and provides safe travel for business and pleasure. Continued investments in Idaho’s transportation infrastructure will have a major impact on our state’s long-term success. As your Lieutenant Governor, I will continue my work to improve our state’s road system.[19] |
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| —Scott Bedke's campaign website (2022)[20] | ||
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 31.
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2021
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In 2021, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 17.
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2020
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In 2020, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 20.
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2019
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In 2019, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 11.
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2018
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In 2018, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 28.
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2017
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In 2017, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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2016
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In 2016, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 25.
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2015
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In 2015, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 11.
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2014
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In 2014, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 4.
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2012
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In 2012, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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Personal
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Bedke has a wife, Sarah.
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Spokesman-Review, "Idaho House speaker Denney ousted," December 5, 2012
- ↑ MagicValley.com, "Bedke Sworn In as House Speaker," December 7, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Press, "Bedke holds off challenge from Crane, as Idaho House, Senate hold leadership elections," December 5, 2018
- ↑ Idaho State Journal, "Crane announces bid to challenge House Speaker Bedke," November 14, 2018
- ↑ Idaho State Legislature, "Rep. Scott Bedke," accessed December 1, 2022
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "General election candidate list," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Nov 08, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Declaration for March 11, 2016, primary," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 17, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Primary Candidate List," accessed April 6, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary election results," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Results," accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Scott Bedke, “Issues,” accessed November 6, 2022
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| Preceded by Janice McGeachin (R) |
Lieutenant Governor of Idaho 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 27A 2002-2022 |
Succeeded by Douglas T. Pickett (R) |
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Idaho House of Representatives District 25A 2001-2002 |
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