Scott Bedke was elected as Idaho’s Lieutenant Governor in November 2022. Elected as Speaker of the Idaho House in 2012, he was the longest-serving Speaker in Idaho history.

Lt. Governor Bedke has a keen interest in preserving and protecting Idaho’s vast natural resources. His extensive background and experience enable him to play a key role in mediating complex water conflicts and other natural resource issues.

Lt. Governor Bedke is a fourth-generation rancher in Oakley, Idaho. He graduated from Oakley High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from BYU. He and his wife Sarah have four children and 16 grandchildren.