Quick Facts
Biography
Scott Conrad Bedke (born April 27, 1958 in Twin Falls, Idaho) is an American politician and a member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 27 in the A seat since 2001.
In December 2012 Bedke defeated fellow Republican Lawerence Denney to become Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives.
Early life, education, and career
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 1977-1979 in Italy.
Idaho House of Representatives
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.
Committee assignments
As Speaker of the House, Bedke does not have committee assignments.
In the past he has served on
Education from 2001-2002
Joint Finance-Appropriations from 2002-2006
Resources and Conservation from 2002-2012
Revenue and Taxation from 2006-2012
Transportation and Defense from 2001-2012
Ways and Means from 2006-2012.
Elections
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Primary | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 3,804 | 73.2% | Tim Willie | 3,804 | 26.8% | |||
| 2002 General | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 6,768 | 65.8% | Dan Ralphs | 3,521 | 34.2% | |||
| 2004 Primary | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 3,188 | 67.36% | Wayne Bagwell | 1,545 | 32.64% | |||
| 2004 General | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 11,215 | 100% | ||||||
| 2006 Primary | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 4,528 | 100% | ||||||
| 2006 General | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 8,801 | 100% | ||||||
| 2008 Primary | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 4,393 | 100% | ||||||
| 2008 General | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 11,736 | 100% | ||||||
| 2010 Primary | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 5,363 | 100% | ||||||
| 2010 General | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 8,801 | 100% |
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Primary | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 5,924 | 100% | ||||||
| 2012 General | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 13,197 | 100% | ||||||
| 2014 Primary | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 4,964 | 100% | ||||||
| 2014 General | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 8,748 | 100% | ||||||
| 2016 Primary | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 4,631 | 100% | ||||||
| 2016 General | Scott Bedke (incumbent) | 13,181 | 100% |
Personal life
Bedke is married and has four children and four grandchildren. Bedke grew up in Oakley, Idaho.