Who’s running in the election for Idaho lieutenant governor? Hear from the candidates

Three candidates are running to replace Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, who gave up her chance at reelection this year when she unsuccessfully ran for governor.

The three-way race is between Republican Scott Bedke, Democrat Terri Pickens Manweiler and Constitution Party candidate Pro-Life, a farmer near Emmett who changed his name from Marvin Richardson.

Bedke, an Oakley rancher, is Idaho’s longtime House speaker. Pickens Manweiler is a Boise attorney and first-time political candidate.

Whoever wins the Nov. 8 general election will serve a four-year term. Bedke won the GOP nomination against state Rep. Priscilla Giddings, of White Bird, in the May primary.

The Idaho Statesman sent surveys to each of the candidates, and their responses are copied below, unedited. The candidates discuss abortion, public lands and other topics.

Learn more about other local elections at IdahoStatesman.com/voter-guide.

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