Idaho Lieutenant Governor

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The Idaho Lieutenant Governor is a statewide constitutional office in Idaho. According to the Idaho Constitution, the lieutenant governor is elected to a four-year term. Should the governor be unable to fulfill his duties the lieutenant governor will step in to assume those duties.

The lieutenant governor presides over the Idaho State Senate when it is in session; fills in for the governor when he is out of the state; and, performs duties that the governor may deem necessary.

The current officeholder is Brad Little.

Qualifications

The term of office of the lieutenant governor of Idaho is four years. Prior to election, each candidate must pay a filing fee of $200 which is deposited in to the general fund.

A candidate for lieutenant governor is required to be:

  • at least thirty-years old
  • a United States citizen
  • a resident of Idaho at least two years prior to the election

Contact information

Office of the Lieutenant Governor
State Capitol
Boise, Idaho 83720-0057
Phone: 208-334-2200
Fax: 208-334-3259

See also

External links

Office of the Lt. Governor

References

Portions of this article were adapted from Wikipedia.

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