Scott Bedke
Scott Bedke | |
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41st Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
Assumed office December 5, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Lawerence Denney |
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
Assumed office December 1, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Jim Kempton |
Constituency | 25th district Seat A (2000–2002) 27th district Seat A (2002–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S. | April 27, 1958
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Sarah |
Education | Brigham Young University (BS) |
Website | Campaign website |
Scott Conrad Bedke (born April 27, 1958) is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 27 in the A seat since 2001.[1]
In December 2012, Bedke defeated fellow Republican Lawerence Denney to become Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives.[2]
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.[3]
Career[]
When long-time legislator 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 remainder of Kempton's term.
After redistricting in 2002, Bedke sought reelection and was challenged in the Republican primary by Tim Willie, of Malad City, and in the general election by Dan Ralphs, of Rockland both of whom he defeated. Bedke was challenged in the 2004 Republican primary by Wayne Bagwell, then of Declo, whom he also defeated, and has run unopposed in every election since.
Elections[]
Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
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2002 Primary[4] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 3,804 | 73.2% | Tim Willie | 3,804 | 26.8% |
2002 General[5] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 6,768 | 65.8% | Dan Ralphs | 3,521 | 34.2% |
2004 Primary[6] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 3,188 | 67.36% | Wayne Bagwell | 1,545 | 32.64% |
2004 General[7] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 11,215 | 100% | |||
2006 Primary[8] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 4,528 | 100% | |||
2006 General[9] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 8,801 | 100% | |||
2008 Primary[10] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 4,393 | 100% | |||
2008 General[11] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 11,736 | 100% | |||
2010 Primary[12] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 5,363 | 100% | |||
2010 General[13] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 8,801 | 100% |
Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
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2012 Primary[14] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 5,924 | 100% |
2012 General[15] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 13,197 | 100% |
2014 Primary[16] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 4,964 | 100% |
2014 General[17] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 8,748 | 100% |
2016 Primary[18] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 4,631 | 100% |
2016 General[19] | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 13,181 | 100% |
Personal life[]
Bedke is married and has four children and four grandchildren.[20] He grew up in Oakley, Idaho.[21]
References[]
- ^ "Dell Raybould's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ^ "Idaho House Republicans oust Speaker Denney in a rare coup for a tradition-bound body". Idaho Statesman. December 6, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
- ^ Popkey, Dan (2013-01-14). "Idaho speaker has deep roots". DeseretNews.com. Retrieved 2017-05-01.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Cenarrusa, Pete. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ^ http://legislature.idaho.gov/house/membershipSingle.cfm?ID=5
- ^ Davlin, Melissa Mr. Speaker: Scott Bedke Reflects on Legislative Session Magicvalley.com
External links[]
- Scott Bedke at the Idaho Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Pages using Party stripe with other party
- 1958 births
- 20th-century Mormon missionaries
- 21st-century American politicians
- American Mormon missionaries in Italy
- Brigham Young University alumni
- Idaho Republicans
- Latter Day Saints from Idaho
- Living people
- People from Oakley, Idaho
- People from Twin Falls, Idaho
- Speakers of the Idaho House of Representatives