Who is running for Lieutenant Governor in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Lieutenant Governor on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for all voters in Idaho.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Scott BedkeRepublican | Eric MyricksDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Safety net programs | No public position | Keep them about as they areSaid · medium |
| Abortion | Illegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestVoted · medium | No public position |
| School choice | No public position | No, keep public money in traditional public schoolsSaid · medium |
| Election rules | Strict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsVoted · medium | No public position |
| Nuclear power | Back new reactors with public funds, tax credits, and streamlined approvalsSaid · medium | No public position |
| Transgender athletes | No, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsVoted · medium | No public position |
Scott Bedke
Republican · IncumbentLieutenant Governor of Idaho
Scott Bedke is the Republican incumbent Lieutenant Governor, in office since January 6, 20231. A fourth-generation cattle rancher from Oakley, he served 11 terms in the Idaho House, the last years as Speaker of the House, the longest-serving Speaker in state history1.
Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestmedium
Voted · medium confidence- As House Speaker, voted yes on Senate Bill 1385, which makes abortion a crime if Roe v. Wade is overturned, with exceptions for the life of the mother, rape and incest. (2020) source
- As House Speaker, voted yes on House Bill 366, the fetal heartbeat bill, which passed the House 53 to 16. (2021) source
- As House Speaker, voted yes on House Bill 220, which prohibits public funds for abortion. (2021) source
- As House Speaker, voted yes on Senate Bill 1309, the civil enforcement revision to the fetal heartbeat law, which passed the House 51 to 14. (2022) source
Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- As House Speaker, voted yes on House Bill 500, the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, on House passage (52 to 17) and on the vote to concur in Senate amendments (54 to 16). (2020) source
Election rulesStrict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsmedium
Voted · medium confidenceNuclear powerBack new reactors with public funds, tax credits, and streamlined approvalsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Called a $31 million federal award to the Intermountain Nuclear Energy Corridor a win for Idaho and for American energy dominance. (2026-07) source
- Welcomed Idaho's selection as a possible host for a federal Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, saying it brings new investment, jobs and technology. (2026-07-28) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Eric Myricks
DemocratPrivate citizen
Eric Myricks is the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, describing himself as a moderate Democrat, entrepreneur and brain health advocate1. He was a youth pastor in the Mennonite church after high school and lives in the Treasure Valley with his wife and two sons1.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign site says he would fully fund public schools and repeal the voucher scheme that drains local classrooms. (2026) source
Safety net programsKeep them about as they aremedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign site opposes House Bill 328 because it adds Medicaid work requirements, and he pledges to protect Medicaid and Medicaid expansion. (2026) source
No public position found on: Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.