Scott Bedke

Scott Conrad Bedke (born April 27, 1958 in Twin Falls, Idaho) is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 27 in the A seat since 2001.[1]

Scott Bedke
41st Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives
Assumed office
2012
Preceded byLawerence Denney
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 3, 2001
Preceded byJim Kempton
Constituency25th district Seat A (2001–2002)
27th district Seat A (2002–present)
Personal details
Born (1958-04-27) April 27, 1958
Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Sarah
EducationBrigham Young University (BS)
WebsiteCampaign website

In December 2012 Bedke defeated fellow Republican Lawerence Denney to become Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives.[2]

Early life and education

Bedke 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 from 1977 to 1979 in Italy.[3]

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 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
District 27 House Seat A - Cassia, Oneida, and Power Counties and part of Bingham County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
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%
District 27 House Seat A - Cassia and Minidoka Counties.
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
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] Bedke grew up in Oakley, Idaho.[21]

References
  1. "Dell Raybould's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  2. "Idaho House Republicans oust Speaker Denney in a rare coup for a tradition-bound body". Idaho Statesman. December 6, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
  3. Popkey, Dan (2013-01-14). "Idaho speaker has deep roots". DeseretNews.com. Retrieved 2017-05-01.
  4. Cenarrusa, Pete. "May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  5. Cenarrusa, Pete. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  6. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  7. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  8. Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  9. Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  10. Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  11. Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  12. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  13. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  14. Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  15. Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  16. Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  17. 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.
  18. Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  19. Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  20. http://legislature.idaho.gov/house/membershipSingle.cfm?ID=5
  21. Davlin, Melissa Mr. Speaker: Scott Bedke Reflects on Legislative Session Magicvalley.com
Political offices
Preceded by
Lawerence Denney		 Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives
2012–present		 Incumbent
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