2026 Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election

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2026 Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election
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  2022 November 3, 20262030 
 
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Scott Bedke
Republican



The 2026 Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of Idaho. Incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke is eligible to seek a second term, but may run instead for governor. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Idaho's Real Election Begins Wednesday". October 29, 2024.