‘Governor lite’ race draws interest

Idaho’s lieutenant governor doesn’t have a whole lot to do.

But apparently, there’s no shortage of people interested in doing the job.

Kimberlee Kruesi of the Associated Press reported Wednesday on two new Republican entries in the race: former Rep. Janice McGeachin of Idaho Falls, and Rep. Kelley Packer of McCammon.

Both have appointed campaign treasurers , a precursor to a statewide run. However, the formal candidate filing period doesn’t open until early next year.

State Sen. Marv Hagedorn, R-Meridian, has already announced his bid for lieutenant governor.

And earlier this week, Chuck Malloy of Idaho Politics Weekly said state GOP chairman Steve Yates is looking at the race — and Malloy speculated that Yates’ entry in the race would chase off would-be opponents.

Yates has not yet appointed a campaign treasurer/ Kevin Richert , Idaho Education News. More here .

Question: Do you care who’s Lieutenant Governor?