List of governors of Idaho
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The Governor of Idaho is the head of the executive branch of Idaho's government.[2] He is also the commander-in-chief of the state's militia.[3] The job of the governor is to see that the state laws are obeyed. The governor has the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Idaho Legislature.[3]
Governor of Idaho | |
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Residence | The Idaho House |
Term length | Four years |
Inaugural holder | George L. Shoup |
Formation | July 3, 1890 |
Deputy | Janice McGeachin |
Salary | $110,734 (2011)[1] |
Website | gov.idaho.gov |
Idaho Territory had 16 territorial governors chosed by the President of the United States from 1863 until it became a state in 1890. Four of these never took office. They resigned before they got to Idaho.
Thirty people have been Governor of Idaho since it became a state in 1890. Two of these—C. A. Bottolfsen and Cecil D. Andrus—served non-consecutive terms. The state's first governor was George Laird Shoup. He had the shortest term - three months. Cecil D. Andrus served as governor the longest at 14 years. Four governors resigned. None have died while in office. There have been 21 Republican and 12 Democratic governors. The current governor is Brad Little. He took office on January 6, 2019. His current term will expire in January 2023.