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2022 Idaho Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election
The 2022 Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the next lieutenant governor of Idaho. It coincided with various other statewide races, including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and governor. Idaho is one of 17 states that elect their lieutenant governor separately in both the primary and general elections. Incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin was first elected in 2018 with a plurality of 28.9% and 51,098 votes in a five-way primary then 59.7% and 356,507 votes in the general election. McGeachin had chosen not to run for reelection and instead unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2022. The statewide primary was Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Republican primary Candidates Nominee *Scott Bedke, speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives Eliminated in primary *Dan Gasiorowski, former Planning and Zoning Commission chair of Boise County *Priscilla Giddings, state representative for Idaho's 7th legislative district Endorsement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Bedke
Scott Conrad Bedke (born April 27, 1958) is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives for the 27A district. In December 2012, Bedke defeated fellow Republican Lawerence Denney to become speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives. He is the lieutenant governor-elect of Idaho Early life and education Bedke was born in Twin Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Oakley High School in 1976 and from Brigham Young University with Bachelor of Science in finance. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Italy from 1977 to 1979. Career When long-time legislator Jim Kempton resigned his seat for an appointment to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, Legislative District 25 Central Committee met to fill the vacancy in House Seat A, sending three names in order of preference to Governor Dirk Kempthorne: Bedke, Garry Turner of Burley, and ODeen Redman of Albion. Governor Kempthore appointed Bedke to serve the rema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Risch
James Elroy Risch ( ; born May 3, 1943) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Idaho since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he served as lieutenant governor of Idaho under governors Dirk Kempthorne and Butch Otter and as the 31st governor of Idaho from 2006 to 2007. Raised in Milwaukee, Risch moved to Idaho in the early 1960s. After graduating from the University of Idaho, he received a B.S. degree in forestry in 1965 and earned a J.D. in 1968. Afterward, he taught criminal law at Boise State University, and in 1970 was elected as Ada County prosecuting attorney. In 1974, he was elected to the Idaho Senate, where he represented the 21st legislative district from 1974 to 1988. In 1995, Governor Phil Batt appointed Risch to represent the 18th legislative district; he held the position until 2002. Risch ran for lieutenant governor of Idaho in 2002, defeating incumbent Jack Riggs in the primary. He served under Governor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abby Lee (politician)
Abby Lee (born 1971/72) has been a Republican member of the Idaho Senate representing District 9 since 2014. Idaho Senate Committee assignments *Finance *Heath and Welfare *Judiciary and Rules Lee previously served on the Agriculture Affairs Committee from 2014 to 2016 and the Commerce and Human Resources Committee from 2014 to 2015. Elections Personal life Lee and her husband Brian have two daughters. They reside in Fruitland, Idaho Fruitland is a city along the Snake and Payette rivers in Payette County, Idaho, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 95 in the Treasure Valley of southwest Idaho, about west of Boise on the border with Oregon. It is part of the Ontari .... References External links * Campaign website {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Abby 1970s births Place of birth missing (living people) Living people Boise State University alumni Brigham Young University alumni Republican Party Idaho state senators People from Fruitland, Idaho Women state legislat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idaho's 8th Legislative District
Idaho Legislative District 8 is one of 35 districts of the Idaho Legislature. It is currently represented by Steven Thayn, Republican of Emmett, Terry Gestrin, Republican of Donnelly, and Dorothy Moon, Republican of Stanley. District profile (2022- ) With 2022 redistricting, District 8 now consists of Boise, Custer, Elmore, and Valley Counties. (https://www.mtexpress.com/news/state_regional/state-panel-approves-idaho-redistricting-plans/article_5d3f8efa-4182-11ec-9d62-3bf54d4056b7.html) District profile (1992–2002) From 1992 to 2002, District 8 consisted of Adams, Boise, and Valley Counties and a portion of Idaho and Gem Counties. District profile (2002–2012) From 2002 to 2012, District 8 consisted of Clearwater, Idaho, Lewis, and Valley Counties. District profile (2012–2022) District 8 currently consists of Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, and Valley A valley is an elongated low area often running between Hill, hills or Mountain, mountains, which w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Thayn
Steven P. Thayn (born January 30, 1954 in Richland, Washington) is a Republican Idaho State Senator representing District 8. Previously, he served in the Idaho State House of Representatives, from 2007 to 2012. Education Thayn graduated from Emmett High School, attended Treasure Valley Community College, and earned his teacher's certification and bachelor's degree in political science from Boise State University. Elections References External linksSteven P. Thaynat the Idaho Legislature The Idaho Legislature consists of the upper Idaho Senate and the lower Idaho House of Representatives. Idaho is divided into 35 legislative districts, which each elect one senator and two representatives. There are no term limits for either ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Thayn, Steven 1954 births 21st-century American politicians Boise State University alumni Living people Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives People from Emmett, Idaho People from Richlan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Crabtree
Carl Crabtree (born in California) is an American rancher and politician who served as a member of the Idaho Senate for the 7th district from 2016 to 2022. Early life Crabtree was raised on a ranch in Kooskia and graduated from Clearwater Valley High School. In 1974, Crabtree earned a Bachelor of Science degree in plant science from the University of Idaho. Career Crabtree is a rancher in Idaho. From 1974 to his retirement in 2015, he worked for Idaho County as 4-H program manager, as extension educator and weed supervisor. He continues to work in livestock production, having served in the Idaho Cattle Association, serving as president from 1991 to 1992, and on the Idaho Beef Council, serving as chairman from 2001 to 2002. In 2016, Crabtree challenged eight-year incumbent Senator Sheryl Nuxoll in the Republican primary. Nuxoll gained national notoriety in 2015 for calling Hinduism "a false faith with false gods" and joining two other senators in skipping the invocation of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idaho's 3rd Legislative District
Idaho Legislative District 3 is one of 35 districts of the Idaho Legislature. It is currently represented by Bob Nonini, Republican of Coeur d'Alene, Ron Mendive, Republican of Coeur d'Alene, and Don Cheatham, Republican of Post Falls. District profile (1992–2002) From 1992 to 2002, District 3 consisted of a portion of Kootenai County. District profile (2002–2012) From 2002 to 2012, District 3 consisted of a portion of Kootenai County. District profile (2012–2022) District 3 currently consists of a portion of Kootenai The Kutenai ( ), also known as the Ktunaxa ( ; ), Ksanka ( ), Kootenay (in Canada) and Kootenai (in the United States), are an indigenous people of Canada and the United States. Kutenai bands live in southeastern British Columbia, northern ... County. District profile (2022–) In December 2022, District 3 will consist of a portion of Kootenai County. See also * List of Idaho Senators * List of Idaho State Representatives R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Riggs
Peter Riggs (born August 17, 1979) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 3rd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on December 1, 2020. Early life and education Riggs was born and raised in Kootenai County, Idaho, the son of politician and physician Jack Riggs. After graduating from Lake City High School, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre and Master of Business Administration from the University of Idaho. Career In 2001, Riggs appeared in the horror film ''Shredder''. In 2005, he executive produced and starred in ''Roulette''. In 2003, Riggs became a Pita Pit franchisee. He eventually rose in the corporate ranks of the company, becoming vice president of brand promotion, president, and president and CEO of the organization's U.S.-based operations. Riggs left the company in December 2018 and became the chief strategy officer of KORE Power, a renewable energy company. In the 2020 elec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KTVB
KTVB (channel 7) is a television station in Boise, Idaho, United States, affiliated with NBC and owned by Tegna Inc. The station's studios are located on West Fairview Avenue (off I-184) in Boise, and its transmitter is located at the Bogus Basin ski area summit in unincorporated Boise County. The station also operates a low-power repeater in Twin Falls, KTFT-LD (channel 7). The two signals are identical, with the exception of commercials, which are sold and targeted to the Magic Valley area. KTFT maintains a small advertising sales office on Falls Avenue in Twin Falls and transmitter on Flat Top Butte near Jerome, Idaho. Master control and most internal operations are based at KTVB's facilities. History The station, Idaho's oldest (but not its first), signed on July 12, 1953, as KIDO-TV. Along with radio station KIDO, it was originally owned by Georgia Davidson, who was one of only three female station owners in the NBC network including Dorothy Bullitt of future sister ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idaho's 1st Legislative District
Idaho Legislative District 1 is one of 35 districts of the Idaho Legislature. It is currently represented by State Senator Jim Woodward, Republican of Sagle, Representative Heather Scott, Republican of Blanchard, and Representative Sage Dixon Sage Dixon is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2014 representing District 1 in the B seat. Education and career Dixon attended San Jose State University majoring in finance. He failed out of school. He was an owner of an electrica ..., Republican of Ponderay. District overview Party affiliation Cities School districts *Boundary County School District 101 *Lake Pend Oreille School District 84 *Lakeland Joint School District 272 *West Bonner County School District 83 List of senators and representatives (1984–1992) From 1984 to 1992, District 1 consisted of all of Bonner and Boundary Counties. (1992–2002) From 1992 to 2002, District 1 consisted of Boundary County and a portion of Bonner County. (2002–2012) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Woodward (politician)
Jim Woodward is an American politician. A Republican, he represented District 1 in the Idaho State Senate from 2018 to 2022. Early life Woodward was born and raised in Bonners Ferry. He attended and graduated from the University of Idaho. He is a United States Navy veteran. Political career Woodward was elected to represent District 1 in the Idaho State Senate in 2018, after the retirement of his predecessor Shawn Keough Shawn A. Keough (born December 30, 1959) is an American politician, serving as a Republican member of the Idaho Senate from 1996 to 2018 representing the 1st district, and the longest-serving female Senator in Idaho's history. Early life, educat ..., who endorsed him. While in office, he sat on the Education and Finance committees. In 2022, Woodward lost the Republican primary election for District 1 to Scott Herndon. Electoral record References {{DEFAULTSORT:Woodward, Jim Living people Republican Party Idaho state senators U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirk Kempthorne
Dirk Arthur Kempthorne (born October 29, 1951) is an American politician who served as the 49th United States Secretary of the Interior from 2006 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a United States Senator from Idaho from 1993 to 1999 and the 30th governor of Idaho from 1999 to 2006. Kempthorne was first elected to public office as Mayor of Boise in 1985, where he served for seven years. He serves as a co-chair of the Democracy Project at the Bipartisan Policy Center. In November 2010, he was appointed president and CEO of the American Council of Life Insurers. Early life, education and early career Kempthorne was raised in San Bernardino, California. He attended and graduated from San Gorgonio High School in San Bernardino, attended San Bernardino Valley College, then transferred north to the University of Idaho in Moscow, where he graduated in 1975 with a degree in political science, and served a term as student bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
