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Public safety and justice
Candidate positionFor my efforts supporting law enforcement, I was proud to be named “Legislator of the Year” by the Fraternal Order of Police. As your Lieutenant Governor, I continue fighting to stop liberal efforts to defund the police, to secure America’s borders, and to keep Idaho families safe.
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For my efforts supporting law enforcement, I was proud to be named “Legislator of the Year” by the Fraternal Order of Police. As your Lieutenant Governor, I continue fighting to stop liberal efforts to defund the police, to secure America’s borders, and to keep Idaho families safe.
Agriculture and rural policy
Candidate positionMy 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 16 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.
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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 16 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.
Economy, taxes, spending, and affordability
Candidate positionAs Lieutenant Governor and former Speaker of the House, I have been part of an ongoing effort to reduce unnecessary or outdated regulations.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.
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As Lieutenant Governor and former Speaker of the House, I have been part of an ongoing effort to reduce unnecessary or outdated regulations.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.
Public lands, natural resources, and energy
Candidate positionIdaho’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 worked to ensure that growth paid for itself, while maintaining and improving the infrastructure to support it. Smart growth continues to be one of my main focuses as Lieutenant Governor.
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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 worked to ensure that growth paid for itself, while maintaining and improving the infrastructure to support it. Smart growth continues to be one of my main focuses as Lieutenant Governor.
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Candidate positionI 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 vigorously oppose any efforts that threaten your right to protect your home and family.
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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 vigorously oppose any efforts that threaten your right to protect your home and family.
Economy, taxes, spending, and affordability
Candidate positionYour 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.
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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.
Economy, taxes, spending, and affordability
Candidate positionI 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 am continuing my work to improve our state’s road system.
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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 am continuing my work to improve our state’s road system.
Promoting Public Safety
Candidate positionIn our growing state, Lt. Governor Bedke supports local and state law enforcement in their courageous efforts to keep Idaho safe. Idaho backs the blue. When first responders play a more active role in their communities, the rate of crime goes down. Lt. Governor Bedke is in favor of competitively paying our law enforcement officials and providing more training opportunities for critical situations, so they can continue to protect every Idahoan.
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In our growing state, Lt. Governor Bedke supports local and state law enforcement in their courageous efforts to keep Idaho safe. Idaho backs the blue. When first responders play a more active role in their communities, the rate of crime goes down. Lt. Governor Bedke is in favor of competitively paying our law enforcement officials and providing more training opportunities for critical situations, so they can continue to protect every Idahoan.
STANDING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
Candidate positionFor 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.
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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.
Office of the Lt. Governor
Candidate positionSince 2019, income tax rates have been lowered by 16 percent. Lt. Governor Bedke advocated for a lower, flat income tax rate (from 6.5 percent to 5.8 percent) during the 2022 Special Session. This is saving Idahoans more than $650 million each year. Payroll taxes for small businesses were also slashed, saving local business owners $264 million. And simple and effective property tax relief was passed in 2023 that gave $177 million back to Idahoans.Working in tandem with Governor Brad Little and the State Legislature as Speaker of the House, Lt. Governor Bedke balanced Idaho’s budget, which positioned our state to achieve a record budget surplus. Our economy is strong, thanks to our commitment to making smart investments, living within our means, and prudently saving for rainy days.No other state in the country has given back more taxpayer money per capita than Idaho.Lt. Governor Bedke believes lower taxes means small businesses can flourish and all Idahoans can keep more of what they earn to use for what they need.
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Since 2019, income tax rates have been lowered by 16 percent. Lt. Governor Bedke advocated for a lower, flat income tax rate (from 6.5 percent to 5.8 percent) during the 2022 Special Session. This is saving Idahoans more than $650 million each year. Payroll taxes for small businesses were also slashed, saving local business owners $264 million. And simple and effective property tax relief was passed in 2023 that gave $177 million back to Idahoans.Working in tandem with Governor Brad Little and the State Legislature as Speaker of the House, Lt. Governor Bedke balanced Idaho’s budget, which positioned our state to achieve a record budget surplus. Our economy is strong, thanks to our commitment to making smart investments, living within our means, and prudently saving for rainy days.No other state in the country has given back more taxpayer money per capita than Idaho.Lt. Governor Bedke believes lower taxes means small businesses can flourish and all Idahoans can keep more of what they earn to use for what they need.
Lowering Your Taxes
Candidate positionLt. Governor Bedke believes lower taxes means small businesses can flourish and all Idahoans can keep more of what they earn to use for what they need.
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Lt. Governor Bedke believes lower taxes means small businesses can flourish and all Idahoans can keep more of what they earn to use for what they need.
Promoting Public Safety
Candidate positionLt. Governor Bedke strongly opposes the rising threat from fentanyl traffickers in Idaho that are putting our communities at risk. He supports more stringent sentencing guidelines for drug traffickers that deters their unlawful and dangerous activities, keeps our streets safer for all individuals, and prevents more unnecessary deaths.
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Lt. Governor Bedke strongly opposes the rising threat from fentanyl traffickers in Idaho that are putting our communities at risk. He supports more stringent sentencing guidelines for drug traffickers that deters their unlawful and dangerous activities, keeps our streets safer for all individuals, and prevents more unnecessary deaths.
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Candidate positionBeliefLieutenant Governor Scott Bedke is a pro-life, pro-gun, and limited government constitutional conservative who is committed to maintaining the Idaho way in our state and ensuring Idaho remains a place of outstanding opportunity for generations to come.
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Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke is a pro-life, pro-gun, and limited government constitutional conservative who is committed to maintaining the Idaho way in our state and ensuring Idaho remains a place of outstanding opportunity for generations to come.
Feeding Idaho, From Idaho
Candidate positionBeliefLt. Governor Bedke is dedicated to protecting our lands and he supports programs that improve the quality of our soil, water, and air, to ensure a sustainable, resilient, and economically viable agricultural system for generations to come.
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Lt. Governor Bedke is dedicated to protecting our lands and he supports programs that improve the quality of our soil, water, and air, to ensure a sustainable, resilient, and economically viable agricultural system for generations to come.
Lower Taxes and Reduce Regulation
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports lower taxes and continued reduction of unnecessary state regulations.
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Lower Taxes and Reduce Regulation
Support Law Enforcement and Border Security
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports strong support for law enforcement, opposition to police defunding, and stronger federal border security.
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Support Law Enforcement and Border Security
Protect Gun Rights and Unborn Life
Candidate positionFactVote summary · BeliefSupports Second Amendment rights and legal protection for unborn life.
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Protect Gun Rights and Unborn Life
Protect Idaho Water Supply
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports negotiated and balanced solutions intended to preserve the quantity and quality of Idaho's water supply.
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Protect Idaho Water Supply
Invest in Quality Education and Career Preparation
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports strong public-school funding and education pathways that prepare students for college, trades, and Idaho careers.
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Invest in Quality Education and Career Preparation
Parental Rights and Traditional Family Values
Candidate positionFactVote summary · BeliefSupports parental authority in raising children and traditional conservative family values.
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Parental Rights and Traditional Family Values
Limited Government
Candidate positionFactVote summary · BeliefSupports limited government and continued removal of unnecessary rules and procedures.
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Limited Government
Manage Growth and Infrastructure Responsibly
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports infrastructure investment and policies intended to ensure rapid population and economic growth pays for itself.
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