Janice McGeachin
Janice Kyes McGeachin (/məˈɡiː.ɪn/; born January 18, 1963) is an American far-right politician and businesswoman who served as the 43rd lieutenant governor of Idaho from 2019 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, she was previously a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2002 until 2012.
Janice McGeachin | |
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| 43rd Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | |
| In office January 7, 2019 – January 2, 2023 | |
| Governor | Brad Little |
| Preceded by | Brad Little |
| Succeeded by | Scott Bedke |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
| In office December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Bradford (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Marc Gibbs (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1963 Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jim McGeachin |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Arizona (BS) |
| Website | Official website |
Educated at the University of Arizona, McGeachin owned several businesses in Idaho Falls. She entered politics in 2002 when elected to a seat in the state house. She was elected lieutenant governor in the 2018 election, to serve with the governor, Brad Little. She is the first female lieutenant governor of Idaho. As lieutenant governor, McGeachin aligned herself with Donald Trump and frequently clashed with Little. She unsuccessfully challenged Little in the Republican primary for governor in the 2022 election.