Janice McGeachin

Janice K. McGeachin (born January 18, 1963)[1] is an American politician and businesswoman. She was the 43rd lieutenant governor of Idaho from 2018 to 2022. She is a member of the Republican Party. She was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2002 until 2012.[2]

Janice McGeachin
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43rd Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
In office
January 7, 2019 – January 2, 2023
GovernorBrad Little
Preceded byBrad Little
Succeeded byScott Bedke
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
In office
December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2012
Preceded byLarry Bradford (redistricting)
Succeeded byMarc Gibbs (redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1963-01-18) January 18, 1963 (age 61)
Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jim McGeachin
Children2
EducationUniversity of Arizona (BS)
WebsiteOfficial website

In May 2021, McGeachin filed papers to run for Governor of Idaho in 2022, against incumbent governor Brad Little in the Republican primary.[3][4] She lost the Republican nomination to Little in May 2022.[5]

References

  1. "House Membership: Janice K. McGeachin". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  2. "Representative Janice K. McGeachin's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  3. Keith Ridler, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin announces run for Idaho governor, Associated Press (May 19, 2021).
  4. McGeachin becomes 7th candidate to file preliminary paperwork for run for governor in 2022, Idaho Press (May 19, 2021).
  5. Chamberlain, Samuel (2022-05-18). "Idaho Gov. Brad Little fights off Trump-endorsed candidate to win GOP primary". New York Post. Retrieved 2022-05-18.